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Kayl Family History

Kayl Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Keil.

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


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Where is the Kayl family from?

You can see how Kayl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kayl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Kayl families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kayl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kayl families in 1891.
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What did your Kayl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kayl. 100% of Kayl 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 Kayl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayl 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kayl. 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 290 military records available for the last name Kayl. For the veterans among your Kayl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kayl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kayl in 1959 was 38, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayl 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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