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Cayer Family History

Cayer Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Caillé (see Caille). Compare Cayea.

French: from Old French caier a term denoting a pack of four candles (from Latin quaterni) possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a candle merchant.

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


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Where is the Cayer family from?

You can see how Cayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cayer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Cayer families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cayer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cayer families in 1891.
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What did your Cayer ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Platers Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Cayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayer 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Cayer. 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 Cayer. For the veterans among your Cayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cayer in 1947 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayer 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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