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Calvery Family History

Calvery Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Calverley. Possibly an Americanized form of German Kälberer (see Kalberer).

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


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Where is the Calvery family from?

You can see how Calvery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calvery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Calvery families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calvery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Calvery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvery 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 Calvery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calvery. 46% of Calvery men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Calvery women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calvery were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Calvery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvery 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Calvery. 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 637 military records available for the last name Calvery. For the veterans among your Calvery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvery lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Calvery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Calvery in 1960 was 60, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calvery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvery 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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