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Caim Family History

Caim 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: Cai, Cain, Camm, Cail, Cam, Chim, Crim, Haim, Naim, Baim

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Where is the Caim family from?

You can see how Caim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caim family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Caim families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caim's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caim families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caim. 100% of Caim 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caim 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Caim. 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 327 military records available for the last name Caim. For the veterans among your Caim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caim lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Caim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caim in 1990 was 80, and 86 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caim 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.

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