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Caaig Family History

Caaig 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: Craig, Chang, Cai, Cain, Haag, Haig, Cail, Waag, Nadig, Chain

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Where is the Caaig family from?

You can see how Caaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caaig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caaig families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Caaig families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Caaig's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caaig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caaig 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 51 census records available for the last name Caaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caaig 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Caaig. 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 5 military records available for the last name Caaig. For the veterans among your Caaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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