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Cailo Family History

Cailo 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: Calo, Cail, Caito, Camilo, Cairo, Carlo, Cao, Cai, Carro, Child

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Where is the Cailo family from?

You can see how Cailo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cailo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cailo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cailo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Cailo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Cailo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cailo 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cailo. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cailo. For the veterans among your Cailo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cailo lifespan?

Average Cailo life expectancy in 1997 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cailo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cailo 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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