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Caza Family History

Caza Name Meaning

French: topographic name from Occitan caza ‘house’ (from Latin casa ‘hut cottage cabin’; see Casa ) perhaps originally denoting the occupier of the most distinguished house in a village; or a habitational name from Caza a place in Lot-et-Garonne. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Casa, Caya, Cava, Cala, Cara, Cail, Cola, Casal, Cale, Cayea

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Where is the Caza family from?

You can see how Caza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caza families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 136 Caza families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Caza's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caza ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Tudiant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Caza. 35% of Caza men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Caza women worked as a Tudiant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caza were Journalier and Institutrice. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Cultiv
    14%
  • Journalier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tudiant
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Institutrice
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caza 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Caza. 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 264 military records available for the last name Caza. For the veterans among your Caza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Caza in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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