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Cachlan Family History

Cachlan 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: Callan, Lachman, Cashman, Cochran, Carolan, Rachlin, Coachman, Caplan

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Where is the Cachlan family from?

You can see how Cachlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cachlan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Cachlan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cachlan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cachlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cachlan 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 66 census records available for the last name Cachlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cachlan 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 immigration records available for the last name Cachlan. 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 Cachlan. For the veterans among your Cachlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cachlan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cachlan 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 Cachlan

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