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Calvello Family History

Calvello Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Basilicata): habitational name from Calvello in Potenza province Basilicata a name of disputed etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Calvillo, Castello, Carvelli, Cappello, Cardello, Cavallo, Caravello

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Where is the Calvello family from?

You can see how Calvello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvello family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Calvello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Calvello families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Calvello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calvello families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calvello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calvello. 50% of Calvello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Calvello women worked as a Packer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Calvello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvello census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 368 immigration records available for the last name Calvello. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 245 military records available for the last name Calvello. For the veterans among your Calvello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvello lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Calvello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Calvello in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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