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Caygill Family History

Caygill Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Caygill family from?

You can see how Caygill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caygill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Caygill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Caygill families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Caygill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caygill families in 1911.
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What did your Caygill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caygill. 17% of Caygill men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Caygill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caygill were Cowman and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Cowman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Caygill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caygill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caygill 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Caygill. 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 460 military records available for the last name Caygill. For the veterans among your Caygill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caygill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Caygill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caygill in 1956 was 51, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caygill 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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