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Kayner Family History

Kayner 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: Kasner, Karner, Kanner, Rayner, Kapner, Kaner, Kayser, Kainer, Mayner

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Where is the Kayner family from?

You can see how Kayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Kayner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kayner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kayner. 19% of Kayner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kayner women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kayner were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayner 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Kayner. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kayner. For the veterans among your Kayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kayner in 1963 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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