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Cakell Family History

Cakell 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: Capell, Canell, Cabell, Cavell, Camel, Capel, Capelle, Carnell

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Where is the Cakell family from?

You can see how Cakell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cakell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cakell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cakell families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cakell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cakell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Cakell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cakell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cakell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cakell. For the veterans among your Cakell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cakell

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