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Cayser Family History

Cayser 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: Causer, Cayer, Kayser, Sayer, Cater, Kaiser, Layer, Caesar, Mayer

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Where is the Cayser family from?

You can see how Cayser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cayser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cayser family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cayser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Cayser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayser 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 Cayser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cayser. 25% of Cayser 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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Timber Cutter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Cayser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Cayser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayser 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Cayser. 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 Cayser. For the veterans among your Cayser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Cayser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cayser in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cayser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayser 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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