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Kaigh Family History

Kaigh 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: Haigh, Daigh, Knight, Kang, Kai, Haugh, Kage, Kalich, High, Haig

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Where is the Kaigh family from?

You can see how Kaigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kaigh family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaigh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kaigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaigh ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builder contractor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kaigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Kaigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaigh 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Kaigh. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kaigh. For the veterans among your Kaigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaigh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kaigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kaigh in 1966 was 70, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaigh 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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