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Cacner Family History

Cacner 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: Canner, Carner, Casner, Cavner, Cater, Cane, Carne, Hacker, Tanner

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Where is the Cacner family from?

You can see how Cacner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cacner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cacner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cacner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cacner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cacner 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 37 census records available for the last name Cacner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cacner 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 Cacner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cacner. For the veterans among your Cacner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cacner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Cacner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cacner in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cacner 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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