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Calamas Family History

Calamas 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: Calaman, Salama, Calame, Caldas, Calamari, Almas, Lalama, Llamas

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Where is the Calamas family from?

You can see how Calamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calamas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calamas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Calamas families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Calamas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Calamas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calamas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calamas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calamas. 100% of Calamas men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Calamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calamas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Calamas. 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 23 military records available for the last name Calamas. For the veterans among your Calamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calamas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Calamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Calamas in 1967 was 70, and 79 in 1999.

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