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Cawhern Family History

Cawhern 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: Ahern, Cowherd, Cather, Lawhorn, Cathers, Chern, Cowher, Casher

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Where is the Cawhern family from?

You can see how Cawhern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawhern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawhern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cawhern families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cawhern's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Cawhern families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Cawhern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawhern 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cawhern. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cawhern. For the veterans among your Cawhern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawhern lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Cawhern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cawhern in 1966 was 72, and 53 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawhern 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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