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Caire Name Meaning

from caire ‘edge’, ‘square rock’ (Latin quadrum) French: habitational name from any of three places called Le Caire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Maire, Cairo, Carre, Clare, Claire, Caires, Caira, Cain, Clair

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Caire Family Origin

Where is the Caire family from?

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You can see how Caire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caire families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Caire families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Caire's in the UK. London had the highest population of Caire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Caire Family Occupations

What did your Caire ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Caire occupation in the UK was Annuitant. 50% of Caire's were Annuitants. Annuitant and Mantle Maker were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Caire.

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  • Annuitant

    50%

  • Mantle Maker

    50%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Caire ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Caire Historical Records

What Caire family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caire census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 852 immigration records available for the last name Caire. 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 Card

There are 535 military records available for the last name Caire. For the veterans among your Caire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Caire Life Expectancy

What is the average Caire lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caire in 1953 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caire 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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