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Cailleteau Family History

Cailleteau 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: Jaillet, Billeter, Gallipeau, Valleau, Caillier, Galletta, Hillstead

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Where is the Cailleteau family from?

You can see how Cailleteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cailleteau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cailleteau families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cailleteau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cailleteau families in 1920.
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What did your Cailleteau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cailleteau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Cailleteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cailleteau 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Cailleteau. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cailleteau. For the veterans among your Cailleteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cailleteau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Cailleteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cailleteau in 1956 was 40, and 84 in 2003.

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