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Cayez Family History

Cayez 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: Caye, Cayer, Canez, Cayea, Sayer, Cater, Cane, Hayes, Layer, Carey

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Where is the Cayez family from?

You can see how Cayez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cayez families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cayez families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayez's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cayez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayez 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 67 census records available for the last name Cayez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayez 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cayez. 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 215 military records available for the last name Cayez. For the veterans among your Cayez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayez lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Cayez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cayez in 1988 was 95, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayez 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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