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Calvis Family History

Calvis Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Calvin, Callis, Calais, Calvi, Galvis, Alvis, Salvi, Allis, Galvin

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Where is the Calvis family from?

You can see how Calvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Calvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Calvis families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Calvis's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Calvis families in 1880.
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What did your Calvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calvis. 50% of Calvis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Calvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvis 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Calvis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Calvis. For the veterans among your Calvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Calvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Calvis in 1967 was 72, and 71 in 2000.

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