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Cainey Family History

Cainey Surname Meaning

see Caney.

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


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Where is the Cainey family from?

You can see how Cainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cainey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cainey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Cainey families living in Wiltshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cainey's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Cainey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cainey 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 Cainey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cainey. 93% of Cainey 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
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cainey 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Cainey. 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 137 military records available for the last name Cainey. For the veterans among your Cainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cainey lifespan?

Average Cainey life expectancy in 1982 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cainey 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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