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Cayson Family History

Cayson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cason.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cayson family from?

You can see how Cayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cayson families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cayson's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Cayson families in 1891.
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What did your Cayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cayson. 100% of Cayson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayson 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Cayson. 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 358 military records available for the last name Cayson. For the veterans among your Cayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Cayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cayson in 1941 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayson 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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