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Cay Family History

Cay Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Kay . Turkish (Çay): ornamental or topographic name from çay ‘creek brook’ or an ornamental name nickname or metonymic occupational name from the homonym çay ‘tea’. Filipino: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Kay, Ray, Lay, Cap, Cady, Gay, May, Hay, Fay, Nay

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Where is the Cay family from?

You can see how Cay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Cay families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Cay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cay. 100% of Cay men worked as a Bank Clerk and 79% of Cay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic Service
    9%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Cay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cay 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Cay. For the veterans among your Cay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cay in 1962 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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