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Cayce Family History

Cayce Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Casey .

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


Similar surnames: Crayne, Hayre, Cadle, Sayne, Choyce, Nyce, Crance, Cale, Carte, Royce

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Where is the Cayce family from?

You can see how Cayce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cayce families living in Kent. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cayce's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Cayce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cayce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cayce. 31% of Cayce men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Cayce women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cayce were Foreman 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cayce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayce 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Cayce. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cayce. For the veterans among your Cayce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayce lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cayce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cayce in 1956 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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