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Caye Family History

Caye Surname Meaning

French (mainly Lorraine): possibly a topographic name from Old French caie ‘sandbank dike’.

French: nickname from dialect caye ‘sow’.

Possibly also an altered form of French Caille or Caillet (or of some other like-sounding surname); compare Caya.

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


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Where is the Caye family from?

You can see how Caye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Caye families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Caye's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Caye families in 1891.
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What did your Caye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caye. 100% of Caye 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caye 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Caye. 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 249 military records available for the last name Caye. For the veterans among your Caye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caye lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Caye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caye in 1954 was 52, and 51 in 2004.

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