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Cayon Family History

Cayon 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: Caron, Rayon, Caton, Cason, Capon, Cayton, Cayo, Ayon, Mayon, Canon

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Where is the Cayon family from?

You can see how Cayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cayon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cayon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cayon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayon 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 Cayon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Cayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayon 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Cayon. 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 83 military records available for the last name Cayon. For the veterans among your Cayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Cayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cayon in 1975 was 81, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayon 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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