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Callegari Family History

Callegari Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a maker of footwear and leggings from an agent derivative of Italian callega ‘shoe’

(from Latin caliga ‘military boot’).

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


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Where is the Callegari family from?

You can see how Callegari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callegari family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Callegari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Callegari families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Callegari's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Callegari families in 1911.
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What did your Callegari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callegari. 23% of Callegari men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Callegari women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Callegari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callegari 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 Callegari. 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 337 military records available for the last name Callegari. For the veterans among your Callegari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callegari lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Callegari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Callegari in 1955 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

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