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Cachelin Family History

Cachelin 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: Schelin, Rachlin, Michelin, Carlin, Rachel, Helin, Cantlin, Kachel

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Where is the Cachelin family from?

You can see how Cachelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cachelin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cachelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cachelin family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Cachelin's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Cachelin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cachelin 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 167 census records available for the last name Cachelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cachelin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Cachelin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cachelin. For the veterans among your Cachelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cachelin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Cachelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cachelin in 1976 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cachelin 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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