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Kailey Name Meaning

Manx: variant of Caley . English: variant of Cayley a habitational name from Cayley in Winwick Lancashire.

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


Similar surnames: Bailey, Gailey, Hailey, Ailey, Kaley, Mailey, Railey, Kahley, Kriley

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Where is the Kailey family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kailey. 34% of Kailey men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kailey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kailey were Brakeman and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Brakeman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • General Office Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kailey 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Kailey. 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 250 military records available for the last name Kailey. For the veterans among your Kailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kailey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kailey in 1966 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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