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Cazes Family History

Cazes Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a plural derivative of Occitan caza ‘house’ (see Caza) or a habitational name from (Les) Cazes.

The name refers to several places in the south of France that share the same etymology.

Its roots can be traced back to the Occitan language, highlighting the linguistic influences in the region.

The plural form suggests a connection to multiple houses or dwellings, emphasizing a communal aspect.

This naming convention reflects the geographic and cultural significance of the locations in question.

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


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You can see how Cazes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cazes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cazes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Cazes families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cazes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cazes families in 1891.
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What did your Cazes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cazes. 100% of Cazes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 684 immigration records available for the last name Cazes. 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 194 military records available for the last name Cazes. For the veterans among your Cazes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cazes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cazes in 1963 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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