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Cayuga Family History

Cayuga 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: Caya, Capua, Cayea, Papuga, Caputa, Azuma, Haugh, Caruso, Cuda, Cala

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Where is the Cayuga family from?

You can see how Cayuga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayuga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cayuga families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Cayuga families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayuga's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cayuga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayuga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Cayuga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayuga 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cayuga. 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 52 military records available for the last name Cayuga. For the veterans among your Cayuga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayuga lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Cayuga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cayuga in 1981 was 28, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayuga 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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