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Cayot Family History

Cayot Name Meaning

French: probably a diminutive of Caye 2 ‘sow’.

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


Similar surnames: Cayo, Cabot, Cao, Capo, Caron, Catt, Mayor, Cart, Rayon, Caton

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Where is the Cayot family from?

You can see how Cayot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cayot family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayot's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cayot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cayot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cayot. 67% of Cayot men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cayot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayot 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Cayot. 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 171 military records available for the last name Cayot. For the veterans among your Cayot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cayot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cayot in 1963 was 79, and 100 in 2003.

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