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Calla Family History

Calla Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Cala. Possibly also an altered form of Catalan Catllà: habitational name from Catllà, a town in the district of El Conflent, northern Catalonia.

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


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Where is the Calla family from?

You can see how Calla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Calla families living in British Columbia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Calla's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Calla families in 1911.
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What did your Calla ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Calla. 100% of Calla men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Calla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calla 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Calla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Calla. For the veterans among your Calla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Calla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Calla in 1965 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calla 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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