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Cayston Family History

Cayston 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: Cayton, Caston, Cayson, Royston, Easton, Alston, Colston, Payton

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Where is the Cayston family from?

You can see how Cayston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cayston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cayston families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayston's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cayston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayston 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 54 census records available for the last name Cayston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cayston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cayston. For the veterans among your Cayston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayston 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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