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Cayla Family History

Cayla 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: Cala, Calla, Caya, Cayea, Sala, Falla, Scala, Palla, Carl, Cable

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Where is the Cayla family from?

You can see how Cayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cayla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Cayla family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayla's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cayla families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayla 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 150 census records available for the last name Cayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayla 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Cayla. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cayla. For the veterans among your Cayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Cayla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cayla in 1963 was 90, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayla 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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