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Caitley Family History

Caitley 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: Cantley, Hartley, Bailey, Chipley, Caley, Cilley, Castle, Astley

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Where is the Caitley family from?

You can see how Caitley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caitley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Caitley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Caitley family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caitley's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Caitley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Caitley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caitley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Caitley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Caitley. For the veterans among your Caitley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caitley 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 Caitley

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