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Cagill Family History

Cagill 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: Magill, Cavill, Cahill, Cargill, Gill, Hamill, Call, Mcgill, Coghill

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Where is the Cagill family from?

You can see how Cagill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cagill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cagill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cagill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cagill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cagill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cagill 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 335 census records available for the last name Cagill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cagill 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cagill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Cagill. For the veterans among your Cagill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cagill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cagill

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