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Cahoo Family History

Cahoo 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: Cahow, Cahoon, Choo, Cahoy, Chon, Cho, Cao, Carro, Aho, Capo

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Where is the Cahoo family from?

You can see how Cahoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahoo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cahoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cahoo families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Cahoo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cahoo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahoo 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 149 census records available for the last name Cahoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahoo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cahoo. 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 105 military records available for the last name Cahoo. For the veterans among your Cahoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahoo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Cahoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cahoo in 1968 was 74, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahoo 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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