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Calleja Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from calleja ‘lane’ a diminutive of calle ‘street’ (see Calle ) or a habitational name from any of the places called Calleja e.g. in Cuenca province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Calle, Vallejo, Caldera, Callejo, Callens, Calles, Callejas, Halle

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Where is the Calleja family from?

You can see how Calleja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calleja family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calleja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Calleja families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Calleja's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Calleja families in 1911.
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What did your Calleja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calleja. 17% of Calleja men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Calleja women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Coal Loader
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Calleja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 488 military records available for the last name Calleja. For the veterans among your Calleja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calleja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Calleja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Calleja in 1964 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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