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Caly Family History

Caly 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: Cala, Caley, Maly, Call, Calo, Cal, Cale, Cady, Cali, Calk

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Where is the Caly family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caly. 38% of Caly men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caly 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Caly. 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 266 military records available for the last name Caly. For the veterans among your Caly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Caly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caly in 1970 was 63, and 71 in 1996.

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