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Kayon Family History

Kayon 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: Rayon, Kayton, Karon, Ayon, Mayon, Katon, Baron, Kwon, Yon, Lyon

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Where is the Kayon family from?

You can see how Kayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kayon family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kayon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kayon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayon. 100% of Kayon men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kayon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kayon. For the veterans among your Kayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayon lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Kayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kayon in 1986 was 82, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayon 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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