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Cayson Name Meaning

English: variant of Cason .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Layson, Cayton, Ayson, Cranson, Wayson, Casson, Clayson, Jayson

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Where is the Cayson family from?

You can see how Cayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cayson families living in Kentucky. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cayson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cayson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cayson. 45% of Cayson men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Cayson women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cayson were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Cook
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayson 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Cayson. 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 358 military records available for the last name Cayson. For the veterans among your Cayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Cayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cayson in 1941 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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