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Kayson Family History

Kayson 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: Kasson, Kayton, Karson, Payson, Wayson, Mayson, Kaysen, Layson

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Where is the Kayson family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayson. 60% of Kayson men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Kayson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Kayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kayson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kayson. For the veterans among your Kayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kayson in 1971 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayson 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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