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Caimi Family History

Caimi 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: Crimi, Cai, Cain, Camm, Zaidi, Saiki, Cail, Sami, Campi, Camp

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Where is the Caimi family from?

You can see how Caimi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caimi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caimi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Caimi families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caimi's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Caimi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caimi 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 Caimi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caimi. 28% of Caimi men worked as a Coal Miner and 100% of Caimi women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Caimi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Caimi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caimi 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Caimi. 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 238 military records available for the last name Caimi. For the veterans among your Caimi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caimi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Caimi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caimi in 1962 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caimi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caimi 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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