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Kayman Family History

Kayman 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: Kalman, Karman, Hayman, Rayman, Gayman, Layman, Kamman, Bayman

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Where is the Kayman family from?

You can see how Kayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kayman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Kayman families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kayman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayman 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 Kayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kayman. 100% of Kayman 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%

What Kayman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Kayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayman 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kayman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kayman. For the veterans among your Kayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kayman in 1966 was 69, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayman 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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