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Cailly Family History

Cailly 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: Bailly, Crilly, Bailey, Lilly, Faille, Caley, Tilly, Cilley, Call

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Where is the Cailly family from?

You can see how Cailly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cailly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cailly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Cailly families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Cailly's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Cailly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Cailly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cailly 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Cailly. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cailly. For the veterans among your Cailly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cailly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cailly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cailly

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