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Kayley Family History

Kayley Name Meaning

see Cayley and Caley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Dayley, Kaley, Kahley, Bayley, Hayley, Kayler, Halley, Bailey, Manley

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Where is the Kayley family from?

You can see how Kayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Kayley family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kayley's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kayley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kayley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayley. 100% of Kayley women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayley 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Kayley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Kayley. For the veterans among your Kayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Kayley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kayley in 1980 was 62, and 85 in 2000.

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