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Calles Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from the plural of calle ‘street’ (see Calle ).

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


Similar surnames: Balles, Valles, Cales, Callis, Salles, Calle, Callies, Calder, Alles

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Where is the Calles family from?

You can see how Calles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Calles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Calles families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Calles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Calles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Calles. 43% of Calles men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Calles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calles 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 Calles. 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 318 military records available for the last name Calles. For the veterans among your Calles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calles lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Calles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Calles in 1951 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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