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Kayle Family History

Kayle 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: Kale, Kyle, Bayle, Karle, Sayle, Kaple, Kagle, Kayl, Rayle, Kaye

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Where is the Kayle family from?

You can see how Kayle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kayle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kayle family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kayle's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Kayle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayle 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 Kayle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kayle. 100% of Kayle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kayle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Kayle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayle 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kayle. 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 185 military records available for the last name Kayle. For the veterans among your Kayle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kayle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kayle in 1966 was 60, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayle 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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