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Cackburn Family History

Cackburn 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: Cockburn, Blackburn, Camburn, Washburn, Ashburn, Eastburn, Colburn

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Where is the Cackburn family from?

You can see how Cackburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cackburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Cackburn families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Cackburn family living in Berwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cackburn's in Scotland. Berwickshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Cackburn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cackburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Cackburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cackburn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cackburn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cackburn. For the veterans among your Cackburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cackburn lifespan?

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