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Cayter Family History

Cayter 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: Cater, Carter, Canter, Hayter, Cayer, Caster, Sayer, Master, Layer

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Where is the Cayter family from?

You can see how Cayter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cayter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cayter families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayter's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cayter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayter 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 105 census records available for the last name Cayter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayter 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cayter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cayter. For the veterans among your Cayter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Cayter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cayter in 1977 was 85, and 90 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayter 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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