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Caress Family History

Caress Surname Meaning

English (Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire): variant of Caris

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caress family from?

You can see how Caress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caress family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caress families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Caress families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caress's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Caress families in 1891.
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What did your Caress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caress. 100% of Caress men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Caress women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caress 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Caress. 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 321 military records available for the last name Caress. For the veterans among your Caress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caress lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caress in 1963 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caress 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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