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Kaylor Family History

Kaylor Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Keillor. Americanized form of German Köhler (see Kohler).

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


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Where is the Kaylor family from?

You can see how Kaylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaylor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Kaylor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kaylor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kaylor families in 1891.
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What did your Kaylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kaylor. 25% of Kaylor men worked as a Bricklayer and 94% of Kaylor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaylor were Maker Up Piece Goods Warehouseman and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Paper Seller
    25%
  • Civil Engineer
    25%
  • Maker Up Piece Goods Warehouseman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Kaylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaylor 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Kaylor. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kaylor. For the veterans among your Kaylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaylor lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kaylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaylor in 1951 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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