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Caylen Family History

Caylen 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: Carlen, Callen, Allen, Hayden, Carlin, Carden, Caleb, Cullen, Cable

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Where is the Caylen family from?

You can see how Caylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caylen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caylen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Caylen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Caylen's in USA. California had the highest population of Caylen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caylen 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 37 census records available for the last name Caylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caylen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Caylen. 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 Caylen. For the veterans among your Caylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caylen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Caylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Caylen in 1973 was 80, and 84 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caylen 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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