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Cayss Family History

Cayss 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, Hayes, Cross, Bass, Wass, Casa, Hass, Vass, Case, Pass

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Where is the Cayss family from?

You can see how Cayss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cayss families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayss's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cayss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Cayss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayss 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cayss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cayss. For the veterans among your Cayss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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