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Calma Family History

Calma Name Meaning

Italian and Spanish (Malaga): nickname from calma ‘stillness or dullness’. This surname is very rare in Spain; as a surname of Spanish origin it is found mainly in the Philippines.

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


Similar surnames: Cala, Alma, Palma, Carda, Falla, Fama, Malta, Palla, Gama, Galea

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Where is the Calma family from?

You can see how Calma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Calma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Calma families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Calma's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Calma families in 1880.
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What did your Calma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calma. 48% of Calma men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Calma women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calma were New Worker and Housework. .

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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
    48%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Helper
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Calma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calma 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Calma. 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 205 military records available for the last name Calma. For the veterans among your Calma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Calma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Calma in 1962 was 56, and 58 in 2004.

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