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Calchera Family History

Calchera 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: Caldera, Walcher, Calogero, Fancher, Calder, Ascher, Bacher, Belcher

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Where is the Calchera family from?

You can see how Calchera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calchera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Calchera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Calchera families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Calchera's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Calchera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calchera 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 114 census records available for the last name Calchera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calchera 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Calchera. 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 38 military records available for the last name Calchera. For the veterans among your Calchera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calchera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Calchera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Calchera in 1963 was 61, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calchera 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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