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Caisse Family History

Caisse Name Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for a chest maker from Middle French caisse ‘wooden chest’ (derivative of Latin capsa). Compare Case .

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


Similar surnames: Case, Chausse, Caison, Cosse, Masse, Faison, Caissie, Cisse, Chasse

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Where is the Caisse family from?

You can see how Caisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caisse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 17 Caisse families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Caisse's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Caisse families in 1880.
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What did your Caisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caisse. 25% of Caisse men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Caisse women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caisse were Architect and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Architect
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Servant
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caisse 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Caisse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 748 military records available for the last name Caisse. For the veterans among your Caisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caisse lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caisse in 1956 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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