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Cayley Family History

Cayley Name Meaning

from Cayley in Winwick (Lancs). possibly a variant of Caley . possibly also a variant of Cawley Calow Callow or Callaway .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Caley, Carley, Dayley, Capley, Cagley, Calley, Bayley, Hayley, Cauley

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Where is the Cayley family from?

You can see how Cayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cayley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Cayley families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Cayley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cayley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cayley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cayley. 71% of Cayley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Student
    18%
  • Labourer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cayley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cayley. For the veterans among your Cayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cayley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cayley in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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