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Cairel Family History

Cairel 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: Carrel, Carel, Caire, Caires, Carey, Camel, Capel, Carl, Maire, Cail

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Where is the Cairel family from?

You can see how Cairel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cairel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 9 Cairel families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cairel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cairel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Cairel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairel 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cairel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cairel. For the veterans among your Cairel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cairel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cairel in 1962 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cairel 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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