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Caiss Family History

Caiss 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: Cass, Caisse, Criss, Cains, Cross, Cai, Bass, Cain, Wass, Bliss

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Where is the Caiss family from?

You can see how Caiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Caiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Caiss families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Caiss's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Caiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caiss 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 Caiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caiss. 100% of Caiss men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Caiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caiss 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Caiss. 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 military records available for the last name Caiss. For the veterans among your Caiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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