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Caid Family History

Caid 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: Cai, Cain, Cail, Cid, Card, Waid, Said, Caird, Haid, Cadd

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Where is the Caid family from?

You can see how Caid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Caid families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Caid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caid 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 Caid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caid. 34% of Caid 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

What Caid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caid 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Caid. 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 352 military records available for the last name Caid. For the veterans among your Caid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caid lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Caid in 1964 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caid 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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