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Kayl Name Meaning

Luxembourgish German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Keil .

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


Similar surnames: Kast, Karl, Kay, Keal, Kaul, Kable, Kahl, Harl, Rayl, Kaye

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Where is the Kayl family from?

You can see how Kayl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kayl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Kayl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kayl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kayl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kayl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kayl. 48% of Kayl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kayl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kayl were Porter and Cook. .

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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
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Porter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kayl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayl 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kayl. 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 290 military records available for the last name Kayl. For the veterans among your Kayl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kayl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kayl in 1959 was 38, and 58 in 2004.

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