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Cag Family History

Cag Name 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: Cao, Cap, Cai, Cage, Cal, Car, Cam, Can, Tag, Cay

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Where is the Cag family from?

You can see how Cag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cag family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cag families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Cag families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Cag's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Cag families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cag. 100% of Cag women worked as a Private Means. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Cag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cag 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cag. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cag. For the veterans among your Cag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cag lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cag in 1968 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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