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Cayles Family History

Cayles 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: Cales, Ayles, Gayles, Calles, Carles, Caples, Sayles, Hayles, Bayles

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Where is the Cayles family from?

You can see how Cayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cayles families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cayles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cayles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cayles ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Cayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayles 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cayles. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cayles. For the veterans among your Cayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Cayles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cayles in 1967 was 74, and 53 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayles 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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