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Caires Family History

Caires Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from Caires a place in Braga.

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


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You can see how Caires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caires family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caires families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Caires families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Caires's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Caires families in 1891.
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What did your Caires ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caires. 100% of Caires 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Caires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caires 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caires. 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 268 military records available for the last name Caires. For the veterans among your Caires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caires lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Caires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caires in 1951 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caires 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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