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Caillat Family History

Caillat 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: Callan, Jaillet, Calla, Vaillant, Callas, Caiola, Fallat, Casillas

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Where is the Caillat family from?

You can see how Caillat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caillat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Caillat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Caillat family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Caillat's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Caillat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caillat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caillat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caillat. 100% of Caillat men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Caillat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caillat 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Caillat. 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 254 military records available for the last name Caillat. For the veterans among your Caillat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caillat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Caillat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caillat in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 1997.

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