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Calix Family History

Calix Surname Meaning

Catalan and Portuguese (Càlix): possibly a nickname from Catalan càliç Portuguese cálice ‘communion cup’ of uncertain motivation.

In Catalan it could alternatively be from calitx, a word with the same etymology denoting a throwing game.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Calix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calix family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Calix families living in Minnesota. This was about 91% of all the recorded Calix's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Calix families in 1880.
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What did your Calix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calix. 100% of Calix men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Calix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calix 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Calix. 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 56 military records available for the last name Calix. For the veterans among your Calix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calix lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Calix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Calix in 1962 was 85, and 41 in 2004.

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