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Caish Family History

Caish 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: Cash, Naish, Maish, Raish, Cai, Cain, Ash, Nash, Rais, Casa

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Where is the Caish family from?

You can see how Caish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Caish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Caish family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caish's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Caish families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Caish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caish 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Caish. 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 17 military records available for the last name Caish. For the veterans among your Caish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Caish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Caish in 1962 was 26, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caish 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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