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Cayward Family History

Cayward 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: Hayward, Sayward, Bayard, Coward, Callard, Baynard, Canard, Aylward

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Where is the Cayward family from?

You can see how Cayward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayward family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cayward family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayward's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cayward families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayward 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 216 census records available for the last name Cayward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayward 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cayward. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cayward. For the veterans among your Cayward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayward lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Cayward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cayward in 1969 was 66, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayward 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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