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Kayhart Family History

Kayhart 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: Gayhart, Kiphart, Machart, Ahart, Gayheart, Lahart, Manhart, Neyhart

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Where is the Kayhart family from?

You can see how Kayhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayhart family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kayhart families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayhart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kayhart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayhart 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 Kayhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kayhart. 34% of Kayhart men worked as a Farm Laborer and 60% of Kayhart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kayhart were Superintendent and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Superintendent
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Kayhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Kayhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayhart 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kayhart. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kayhart. For the veterans among your Kayhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayhart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kayhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kayhart in 1961 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayhart 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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