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Caire Family History

Caire Surname Meaning

Catalan: unexplained.

French (southern): topographic name from caire ‘edge square rock’ (from Latin quadrum) or a habitational name from (Le) Caire the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Caire family from?

You can see how Caire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Caire families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Caire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caire families in 1891.
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What did your Caire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caire. 100% of Caire 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caire 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Caire. 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 535 military records available for the last name Caire. For the veterans among your Caire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caire lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caire in 1953 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caire 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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