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Kayt Family History

Kayt 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: Kay, Kant, Kaya, Kaut, Katt, Kast, Kalt, Kayl, Kaye, Keyt

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Where is the Kayt family from?

You can see how Kayt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kayt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kayt family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kayt families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kayt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kayt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kayt. For the veterans among your Kayt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayt lifespan?

Average Kayt life expectancy in 1982 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayt 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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