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Caheen Family History

Caheen 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: Chen, Carden, Carmen, Dahlen, Campen, Dahmen, Ahern, Ameen, Cheek

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Where is the Caheen family from?

You can see how Caheen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caheen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caheen families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caheen's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Caheen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caheen 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 74 census records available for the last name Caheen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caheen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Caheen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Caheen. For the veterans among your Caheen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caheen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Caheen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Caheen in 1974 was 78, and 70 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caheen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caheen 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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