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Callano Family History

Callano 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: Calland, Callan, Calvano, Castano, Catalano, Tallant, Carlino

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Where is the Callano family from?

You can see how Callano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Callano families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Callano family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Callano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Callano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Callano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Callano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callano 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Callano. 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 15 military records available for the last name Callano. For the veterans among your Callano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callano lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Callano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Callano in 1951 was 45, and 72 in 2003.

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