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Calabra Family History

Calabra 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: Calabro, Calabria, Cambra, Malara, Camara, Clara, Caldera, Calamia

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Where is the Calabra family from?

You can see how Calabra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calabra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calabra families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Calabra families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Calabra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calabra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calabra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calabra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calabra. 72% of Calabra 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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Calabra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calabra 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Calabra. 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 Calabra. For the veterans among your Calabra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calabra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Calabra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Calabra in 1962 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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