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Caiola Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from Sicilian dialect càiula ‘lace baby's bonnet’ a diminutive of medieval Latin caia ‘cap bonnet’.

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


Similar surnames: Faiola, Casola, Raiola, Cala, Canova, Cola, Cail, Celona, Caira

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Where is the Caiola family from?

You can see how Caiola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caiola family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Caiola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caiola families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Caiola's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Caiola families in 1920.
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What did your Caiola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caiola. 59% of Caiola men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Caiola women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caiola were Plumber and Operator. .

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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
    59%
  • Barber
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
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What Caiola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Caiola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caiola 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Caiola. 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 390 military records available for the last name Caiola. For the veterans among your Caiola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caiola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caiola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Caiola in 1962 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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