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Caiton Family History

Caiton 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: Caton, Calton, Aiton, Catton, Canton, Carton, Cayton, Caston, Caito

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Where is the Caiton family from?

You can see how Caiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caiton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Caiton families living in North Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Caiton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Caiton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Caiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caiton 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Caiton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Caiton. For the veterans among your Caiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caiton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Caiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Caiton in 1977 was 68, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caiton 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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