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Caal Family History

Caal Surname Meaning

Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name of unexplained etymology. Compare Cal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caal family from?

You can see how Caal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Caal families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caal's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Caal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caal. 45% of Caal men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Caal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Caal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caal 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Caal. 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 220 military records available for the last name Caal. For the veterans among your Caal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caal lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Caal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caal in 1994 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caal 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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