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Caillier Family History

Caillier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Callier.

French: occupational name for someone who caught and sold quails from caillier an agent noun from Old French caille ‘quail’ (see Caille ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caillier family from?

You can see how Caillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caillier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caillier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Caillier families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Caillier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caillier families in 1911.
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What did your Caillier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caillier. 80% of Caillier 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
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Caillier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caillier 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Caillier. 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 222 military records available for the last name Caillier. For the veterans among your Caillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caillier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Caillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caillier in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caillier 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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