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Kayes Name Meaning

English (Lancashire) and Irish: variant of Keyes .

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


Similar surnames: Kays, Bayes, Hayes, Mayes, Keyes, Kaye, Eales, Kates, Haynes, Mays

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Where is the Kayes family from?

You can see how Kayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Kayes families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kayes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kayes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kayes. 64% of Kayes 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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Kayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kayes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kayes. For the veterans among your Kayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kayes in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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