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Cakney Family History

Cakney 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: Carney, Cagney, Canney, Cane, Carey, Carne, Radney, Cerney, Haney

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Where is the Cakney family from?

You can see how Cakney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cakney family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Cakney families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Cakney families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cakney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cakney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cakney 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 7 census records available for the last name Cakney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cakney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cakney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cakney. For the veterans among your Cakney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cakney lifespan?

Average Cakney life expectancy in 1973 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cakney 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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