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Cayea Family History

Cayea Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Cayer 1 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Cayea family from?

You can see how Cayea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Cayea families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cayea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cayea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cayea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cayea. 29% of Cayea men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cayea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayea 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cayea. 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 153 military records available for the last name Cayea. For the veterans among your Cayea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayea lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cayea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cayea in 1947 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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