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Caithamer Family History

Caithamer 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: Gaither, Marthaler, Cather, Lothamer, Machamer, Balthaser, Cater

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Where is the Caithamer family from?

You can see how Caithamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caithamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caithamer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Caithamer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caithamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caithamer 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 79 census records available for the last name Caithamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caithamer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Caithamer. 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 111 military records available for the last name Caithamer. For the veterans among your Caithamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caithamer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Caithamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Caithamer in 1960 was 70, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caithamer 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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