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Cargay Family History

Cargay 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: Cargal, Largay, Carey, Carda, Carman, Varga, Carras, Caras, Garay

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Where is the Cargay family from?

You can see how Cargay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cargay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cargay family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cargay's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Cargay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cargay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cargay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cargay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cargay. For the veterans among your Cargay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cargay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Cargay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cargay in 1976 was 78, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargay 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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