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Calpey Family History

Calpey 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: Caley, Calvey, Calley, Halley, Carey, Paley, Caleb, Capel, Galley

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Where is the Calpey family from?

You can see how Calpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calpey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calpey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Calpey families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Calpey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Calpey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calpey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Calpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calpey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Calpey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Calpey. For the veterans among your Calpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calpey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Calpey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Calpey in 1972 was 75, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calpey 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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