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Cagey Family History

Cagey 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: Carey, Caley, Cage, Hagey, Cagney, Cager, Casey, Cagley, Cavey, Kagey

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Where is the Cagey family from?

You can see how Cagey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cagey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cagey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Cagey families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 71% of all the recorded Cagey's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Cagey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cagey 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 Cagey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cagey. 54% of Cagey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Gilnet Fishing
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Cagey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Cagey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cagey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cagey. 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 402 military records available for the last name Cagey. For the veterans among your Cagey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cagey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Cagey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cagey in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cagey 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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