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Calavitta Family History

Calavitta Surname 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: Colavita, Calabretta, Cavaretta, Calamia, Carabetta, Colavito

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Where is the Calavitta family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calavitta. 100% of Calavitta 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Calavitta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Calavitta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calavitta 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Calavitta. 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 9 military records available for the last name Calavitta. For the veterans among your Calavitta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calavitta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Calavitta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Calavitta in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calavitta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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