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Calvy Family History

Calvy 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: Caley, Calvey, Calvo, Calvi, Carey, Paley, Cave, Caleb, Cala, Salvi

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Where is the Calvy family from?

You can see how Calvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Calvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Calvy families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Calvy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Calvy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calvy. 100% of Calvy women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Calvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Calvy. 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 96 military records available for the last name Calvy. For the veterans among your Calvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Calvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Calvy in 1973 was 63, and 94 in 2001.

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