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Kayer Family History

Kayer 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: Sayer, Layer, Kader, Mayer, Hayer, Kacer, Bayer, Ayer, Kamer, Kaser

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Where is the Kayer family from?

You can see how Kayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kayer family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayer's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Kayer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayer 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 Kayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kayer. 100% of Kayer 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 Kayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayer 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Kayer. 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 227 military records available for the last name Kayer. For the veterans among your Kayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kayer in 1963 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayer 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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