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Calderara Family History

Calderara 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: Calderaro, Caldarera, Caldera, Caldeira, Calder, Calderon, Candelaria

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Where is the Calderara family from?

You can see how Calderara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calderara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Calderara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Calderara families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Calderara's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Calderara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calderara 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 Calderara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calderara. 50% of Calderara men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Calderara women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calderara were Stone Cutter and Operator.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Draftsman
    25%
  • Stone Cutter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Calderara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Calderara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calderara 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Calderara. 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 97 military records available for the last name Calderara. For the veterans among your Calderara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calderara lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Calderara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Calderara in 1964 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calderara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calderara 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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