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Ca Family History

Ca Name 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: Ma, Cao, Cap, Cai, Ba, Ha, Na, Sa, Cha, Cal

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Where is the Ca family from?

You can see how Ca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ca family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ca's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ca families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ca. 50% of Ca men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ca women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ca were Janitor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Ca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Ca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ca 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ca. 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 51,000 military records available for the last name Ca. For the veterans among your Ca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ca lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Ca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ca in 1983 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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