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Cayto Family History

Cayto Surname 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: Canto, Cato, Cayton, Catto, Cayo, Caito, Casto, Cao, Carro, Payton

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Where is the Cayto family from?

You can see how Cayto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayto family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cayto families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cayto's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Cayto families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Cayto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayto 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cayto. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cayto. For the veterans among your Cayto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayto lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Cayto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cayto in 1970 was 84, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayto ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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