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Cahillane Family History

Cahillane Surname Meaning

from Ó Cathaláin see Cahalane.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cahillane family from?

You can see how Cahillane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahillane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cahillane families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cahillane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cahillane families in 1920.
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What did your Cahillane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cahillane. 100% of Cahillane men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cahillane women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Cahillane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cahillane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahillane 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Cahillane. 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 71 military records available for the last name Cahillane. For the veterans among your Cahillane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahillane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cahillane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cahillane in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahillane 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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