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Caira Family History

Caira Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria): probably a nickname from Arabic khayr ‘good well’. Galician: habitational name from Caira in Lugo Galicia (Spain).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caira family from?

You can see how Caira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caira family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Caira families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Caira's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caira families in 1891.
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What did your Caira ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caira. 67% of Caira men worked as a Hairdresser and 85% of Caira women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caira were Ice Cream Vendor and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    67%
  • Ice Cream Vendor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Shop Assistant house
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Caira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caira 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Caira. 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 127 military records available for the last name Caira. For the veterans among your Caira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caira lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Caira in 1964 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caira 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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