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Kayte Family History

Kayte 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: Kaste, Kaye, Kayne, Keyte, Kyte, Kay, Pate, Kant, Kage, Kasten

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Where is the Kayte family from?

You can see how Kayte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kayte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kayte family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayte's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Kayte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayte 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 82 census records available for the last name Kayte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayte 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kayte. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kayte. For the veterans among your Kayte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayte lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Kayte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kayte in 1978 was 79, and 48 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayte 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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