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Caither Family History

Caither 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: Gaither, Cather, Cater, Carter, Mather, Rather, Canter, Panther

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Where is the Caither family from?

You can see how Caither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caither family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caither families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Caither family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Caither's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caither families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caither 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 44 census records available for the last name Caither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caither 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Caither. 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 26 military records available for the last name Caither. For the veterans among your Caither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caither lifespan?

Average Caither life expectancy in 1977 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caither 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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