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Kayne Family History

Kayne Name Meaning

English: elaborated spelling of Cain .

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


Similar surnames: Payne, Sayne, Kaye, Layne, Hayne, Bayne, Mayne, Kane, Maye, Jayne

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Where is the Kayne family from?

You can see how Kayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kayne families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kayne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kayne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kayne. 45% of Kayne men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kayne women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kayne were Foreman and None. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • None
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayne 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 Kayne. 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 241 military records available for the last name Kayne. For the veterans among your Kayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kayne in 1958 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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