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Caiger Family History

Caiger Surname Meaning

see Cager.

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


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Where is the Caiger family from?

You can see how Caiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caiger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Caiger families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Caiger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caiger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caiger 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 Caiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caiger. 34% of Caiger men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Caiger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caiger were Farmworker and Domestic Help.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    34%
  • Farmworker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Help
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Caiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caiger 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Caiger. 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 325 military records available for the last name Caiger. For the veterans among your Caiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caiger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Caiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caiger in 1965 was 74, and 43 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caiger 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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