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Cayou Family History

Cayou 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: Cayo, Mayou, You, Cao, Capo, Caron, Mayor, Rayon, Ayoub, Caton

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Where is the Cayou family from?

You can see how Cayou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cayou families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cayou family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayou's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cayou families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayou 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 750 census records available for the last name Cayou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayou 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Cayou. 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 102 military records available for the last name Cayou. For the veterans among your Cayou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayou lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cayou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cayou in 1966 was 80, and 32 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayou 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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