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Cahnbley Family History

Cahnbley 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: Carnley, Cantley, Manley, Hanley, Cable, Chandley, Chipley, Wansley

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Where is the Cahnbley family from?

You can see how Cahnbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahnbley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cahnbley family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cahnbley's in USA. California had the highest population of Cahnbley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Cahnbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahnbley 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Cahnbley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cahnbley. For the veterans among your Cahnbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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