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Caylan Family History

Caylan 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: Callan, Caplan, Carlan, Carlin, Kaplan, Balan, Hayman, Calland, Cala

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Where is the Caylan family from?

You can see how Caylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caylan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caylan families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caylan's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Caylan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caylan 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 Caylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caylan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Caylan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Caylan. For the veterans among your Caylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caylan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Caylan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caylan in 1978 was 80, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caylan 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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