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Cachall Family History

Cachall 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: Cahall, Mayhall, Schall, Machala, Chall, Cahill, Mackall, Cutchall

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Where is the Cachall family from?

You can see how Cachall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cachall family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Cachall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 7 Cachall families living in West Lothian. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cachall's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Cachall families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Cachall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cachall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cachall. 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 Cachall. For the veterans among your Cachall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cachall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cachall 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cachall

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