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Cayll Family History

Cayll 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: Call, Carll, Gall, Wall, Ball, Hall, Camel, Capel, Carl, Cable

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Where is the Cayll family from?

You can see how Cayll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayll family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cayll family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayll's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cayll families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayll 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 55 census records available for the last name Cayll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayll 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cayll. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cayll. For the veterans among your Cayll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayll lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Cayll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cayll in 1973 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayll 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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