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Kaulay Family History

Kaulay 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: Kallay, Kaplan, Kaul, Kula, Kalan, Kala, Kallas, Malay, Paula, Kalas

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Where is the Kaulay family from?

You can see how Kaulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaulay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Kaulay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kaulay family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaulay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kaulay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Kaulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaulay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kaulay. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kaulay. For the veterans among your Kaulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaulay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kaulay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaulay in 1971 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaulay 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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