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Cachum Family History

Cachum 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: Canham, Kachur, Eachus, Chum, Lachut, Cochrum, Schum, Cacho, Bachus

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Where is the Cachum family from?

You can see how Cachum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cachum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cachum family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cachum's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cachum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cachum 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 19 census records available for the last name Cachum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cachum 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cachum. 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 military records available for the last name Cachum. For the veterans among your Cachum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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