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Cayens Family History

Cayens 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: Hayes, Mayen, Cadena, Capers, Cales, Ayers, Cates, Caye, Catena

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Where is the Cayens family from?

You can see how Cayens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cayens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cayens family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cayens's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Cayens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayens 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 48 census records available for the last name Cayens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayens 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 Cayens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cayens. For the veterans among your Cayens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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