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Callari Name Meaning

Southern Italian (Càllari): probably a habitational name from Cagliari, the chief city of Sardinia, which is documented in Latin as Callari (Latin Caralis), before Sardinia was ruled by the Aragonese. Alternatively, it may be of Greek origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Calamari, Villari, Caliri, Calland, Callegari, Caspari, Pollari

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Where is the Callari family from?

You can see how Callari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callari family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Callari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Callari families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Callari's in USA. New York had the highest population of Callari families in 1920.
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What did your Callari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callari. 40% of Callari men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Callari women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callari were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    40%
  • Janitor
    18%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Callari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callari 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Callari. 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 196 military records available for the last name Callari. For the veterans among your Callari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callari lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Callari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Callari in 1953 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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