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Kaylen Family History

Kaylen 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: Kalen, Kallen, Karlen, Kaysen, Kayler, Karlin, Allen, Hayden, Kaplan

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Where is the Kaylen family from?

You can see how Kaylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaylen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaylen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kaylen family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaylen's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaylen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaylen 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 50 census records available for the last name Kaylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaylen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kaylen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kaylen. For the veterans among your Kaylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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