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Cayey Family History

Cayey 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: Carey, Caley, Caye, Cayer, Casey, Cavey, Cayea, Sayer, Cater, Cane

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Where is the Cayey family from?

You can see how Cayey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cayey families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cayey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cayey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Cayey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cayey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cayey. For the veterans among your Cayey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Cayey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cayey in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cayey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayey 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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