This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Calves family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Calves Family History

Calves 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: Calvey, Cales, Calmes, Calver, Calles, Alves, Caves, Sales, Cave

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Calves family from?

You can see how Calves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calves families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Calves families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Calves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Calves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Calves ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Calves | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Calves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Calves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calves census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Calves

Passenger Lists

There are 278 immigration records available for the last name Calves. 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.

View all Calves immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Calves. For the veterans among your Calves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Calves military records

You've only scratched the surface of Calves family history

Discover More

What is the average Calves lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Calves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Calves in 1942 was 39, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calves

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calves 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Calves family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial