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Cashman Family History

Cashman Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Ó Caisín see Cashin. Americanized form of German Kirchmann (see Kirchman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cashman family from?

You can see how Cashman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cashman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cashman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 143 Cashman families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cashman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cashman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cashman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cashman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cashman. 24% of Cashman men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Cashman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cashman were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Stevedore
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%
  • General Assistant
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Cashman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Cashman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cashman 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Cashman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Cashman. For the veterans among your Cashman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cashman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cashman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cashman in 1944 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cashman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cashman 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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