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Caisson Family History

Caisson 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: Caison, Chaisson, Cisson, Casson, Hasson, Faison, Maison, Cason

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Where is the Caisson family from?

You can see how Caisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caisson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Caisson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caisson families living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Caisson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Caisson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caisson 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 140 census records available for the last name Caisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caisson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Caisson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Caisson. For the veterans among your Caisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caisson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Caisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Caisson in 1969 was 81, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caisson 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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