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Caiswell Family History

Caiswell 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: Carswell, Caswell, Criswell, Castell, Caldwell, Cantwell, Creswell

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Where is the Caiswell family from?

You can see how Caiswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caiswell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Caiswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Caiswell families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caiswell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Caiswell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Caiswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caiswell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Caiswell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Caiswell. For the veterans among your Caiswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caiswell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caiswell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caiswell

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