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Kayder Family History

Kayder 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: Kader, Kayser, Rayder, Kryder, Kayler, Sayer, Mander, Kaiser, Layer

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Where is the Kayder family from?

You can see how Kayder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kayder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kayder family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kayder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayder 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 Kayder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayder. 100% of Kayder men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kayder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Kayder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayder 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kayder. 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 Kayder. For the veterans among your Kayder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kayder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kayder in 1965 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayder 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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