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Kayal Family History

Kayal Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: from a Bengali word denoting a type of fish. The word kayal means ‘fish’ in Tamil and ‘lake’ in Malayalam but these words in South Indian languages are not directly connected with the Indian surname.

This surname is borne by members of the Nabasakha caste from whom Brahmins are permitted to accept water.

Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): occupational name from kayyāl ‘measurer of grain’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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You can see how Kayal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kayal families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayal's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kayal families in 1920.
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What did your Kayal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayal. 100% of Kayal men worked as an Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Kayal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayal 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kayal. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kayal. For the veterans among your Kayal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kayal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kayal in 1963 was 47, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayal 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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