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Caynon Family History

Caynon 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: Cannon, Cayton, Canon, Cayson, Payton, Caron, Cardon, Gayton, Rayon

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Where is the Caynon family from?

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

In 1940, H W was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caynon. 100% of Caynon women worked as a H W.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H W
    100%

What Caynon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Caynon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caynon 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Caynon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Caynon. For the veterans among your Caynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caynon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Caynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caynon in 1971 was 85, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caynon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caynon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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