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Caia Family History

Caia 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: Cai, Cain, Cala, Casa, Cava, Cail, Raia, Caya, Maia, Chia

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Where is the Caia family from?

You can see how Caia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Caia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Caia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caia 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 Caia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caia. 100% of Caia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Caia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caia 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Caia. 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 37 military records available for the last name Caia. For the veterans among your Caia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caia lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Caia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caia in 1971 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caia 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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