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Caheley Family History

Caheley 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: Caley, Akeley, Carley, Cheney, Chesley, Carnley, Gateley, Cantley

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Where is the Caheley family from?

You can see how Caheley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caheley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caheley families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Caheley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Caheley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caheley 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 31 census records available for the last name Caheley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caheley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Caheley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Caheley. For the veterans among your Caheley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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