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Caresy Family History

Caresy 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: Carey, Caress, Caruso, Caley, Cressy, Mares, Rarey, Carse, Caras

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Where is the Caresy family from?

You can see how Caresy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caresy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caresy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Caresy families living in Manitoba. This was about 90% of all the recorded Caresy's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Caresy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caresy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caresy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caresy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caresy. 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 Caresy. For the veterans among your Caresy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caresy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Caresy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Caresy in 1966 was 82, and 73 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caresy 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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