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Calbi Family History

Calbi 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: Cali, Calvi, Balbi, Cai, Albin, Caleb, Ali, Cala, Salvi, Caley

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Where is the Calbi family from?

You can see how Calbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calbi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Calbi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Calbi families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Calbi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calbi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calbi 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 Calbi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calbi. 34% of Calbi men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

What Calbi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Calbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calbi 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Calbi. 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 94 military records available for the last name Calbi. For the veterans among your Calbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calbi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Calbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Calbi in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calbi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calbi 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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