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Cayene Family History

Cayene Surname 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: Cane, Carne, Coyne, Mayen, Wayne, Capone, Clyne, Cadena, Fayne, Chene

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Where is the Cayene family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Cayene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayene 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cayene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cayene. For the veterans among your Cayene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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