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Kaylar Family History

Kaylar 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: Kalar, Kaylor, Kayler, Kaplan, Kaspar, Kapler, Klar, Kadar, Taylor

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Where is the Kaylar family from?

You can see how Kaylar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaylar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaylar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kaylar families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kaylar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaylar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaylar 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 Kaylar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaylar. 25% of Kaylar men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kaylar women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaylar were Teacher and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Kaylar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Kaylar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaylar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kaylar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kaylar. For the veterans among your Kaylar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaylar lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Kaylar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kaylar in 1984 was 85, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaylar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaylar 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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