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Kaytor Family History

Kaytor 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: Kantor, Kastor, Kayton, Kaylor, Pastor, Payton, Kapoor, Gayton

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Where is the Kaytor family from?

You can see how Kaytor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaytor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaytor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kaytor families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaytor's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaytor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaytor 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 Kaytor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaytor. 100% of Kaytor men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Kaytor women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Kaytor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Kaytor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaytor 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kaytor. 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 Kaytor. For the veterans among your Kaytor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaytor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kaytor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaytor in 1959 was 54, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaytor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaytor 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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