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Kayse Family History

Kayse Name 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: Kase, Kayser, Kaysen, Mayse, Kaase, Bayse, Kaye, Kayne, Hayse, Kays

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Where is the Kayse family from?

You can see how Kayse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kayse families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kayse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kayse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kayse. 46% of Kayse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kayse women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Kayse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayse 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kayse. 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 189 military records available for the last name Kayse. For the veterans among your Kayse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kayse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kayse in 1963 was 65, and 64 in 2004.

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