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Caes Family History

Caes 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, Cales, Cates, Claes, Maes, Cazes, Caves, Capes, Paes, Raes

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Where is the Caes family from?

You can see how Caes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Caes families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Caes's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Caes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Caes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caes 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Caes. 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 132 military records available for the last name Caes. For the veterans among your Caes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Caes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caes in 1963 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caes 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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