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Caya Family History

Caya Name Meaning

Altered form of French Cailla itself a dialect form of Caille 2 ‘quail’ (or perhaps an altered form of some other similar surname beginning in Caill-) or a habitational name from a minor place called Cailla. Compare Cayo .

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


Similar surnames: Caye, Cala, Cayo, Cain, Caza, Raya, Maya, Cava, Calo, Cail

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Where is the Caya family from?

You can see how Caya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caya family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caya families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Caya family living in Isle of Man. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caya's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 2 other counties had the highest population of Caya families in 1891.
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What did your Caya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caya. 34% of Caya men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Caya women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caya were Clerk and None. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • None
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caya 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Caya. 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 598 military records available for the last name Caya. For the veterans among your Caya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caya lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Caya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Caya in 1961 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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