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Gaylon Family History

Gaylon 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: Gayton, Gaymon, Naylon, Gaylor, Gallon, Baylon, Tallon, Payton, Gallo

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Where is the Gaylon family from?

You can see how Gaylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaylon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gaylon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gaylon families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gaylon's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaylon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaylon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaylon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaylon. 25% of Gaylon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gaylon women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Boarder
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaylon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaylon 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Gaylon. 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 125 military records available for the last name Gaylon. For the veterans among your Gaylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaylon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Gaylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gaylon in 1972 was 70, and 88 in 2001.

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