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Caissey Family History

Caissey 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: Caisse, Crissey, Massey, Paisley, Daisley, Brissey, Cossey, Causey

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Where is the Caissey family from?

You can see how Caissey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caissey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Caissey families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Caissey families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Caissey's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Caissey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caissey 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 Caissey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caissey. 100% of Caissey men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Caissey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Caissey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caissey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Caissey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Caissey. For the veterans among your Caissey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caissey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Caissey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caissey in 1951 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caissey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caissey 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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