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Calavaza Family History

Calavaza 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: Calamari, Palamara, Canavan, Calvano, Colavita, Calaman, Calzada

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Where is the Calavaza family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calavaza 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 Calavaza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bead Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calavaza. 100% of Calavaza men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Calavaza women worked as a Bead Worker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bead Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Calavaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calavaza 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Calavaza. 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 3 military records available for the last name Calavaza. For the veterans among your Calavaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calavaza lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Calavaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Calavaza in 1968 was 33, and 54 in 2002.

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