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Caig Family History

Caig Surname Meaning

reduced form of McCaig (Gaelic Mac Thaoig).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caig family from?

You can see how Caig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Caig families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Caig's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Caig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caig 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 Caig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caig. 100% of Caig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caig 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Caig. 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 329 military records available for the last name Caig. For the veterans among your Caig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Caig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Caig in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caig 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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