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Cailleau Family History

Cailleau 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: Valleau, Faille, Cilley, Callan, Jaillet, Calla, Belleau, Boileau

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Where is the Cailleau family from?

You can see how Cailleau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cailleau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cailleau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cailleau families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cailleau's in USA. California had the highest population of Cailleau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cailleau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Cailleau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cailleau 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cailleau. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cailleau. For the veterans among your Cailleau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cailleau lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Cailleau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cailleau in 1989 was 84, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cailleau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cailleau 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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