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Cagnon Family History

Cagnon 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: Cannon, Wagnon, Gagnon, Magnon, Chagnon, Canon, Caron, Cardon, Magnan

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Where is the Cagnon family from?

You can see how Cagnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cagnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cagnon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Cagnon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cagnon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cagnon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cagnon 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 Cagnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cagnon. 48% of Cagnon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cagnon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cagnon were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Cagnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cagnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cagnon 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Cagnon. 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 127 military records available for the last name Cagnon. For the veterans among your Cagnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cagnon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cagnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cagnon in 1962 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cagnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cagnon 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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