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Cafhan Family History

Cafhan 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: Cahan, Chauhan, Gahan, Safran, Carman, Callan, Caban, Nathan, Mahan

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Where is the Cafhan family from?

You can see how Cafhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cafhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cafhan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cafhan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cafhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cafhan 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 1 census records available for the last name Cafhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cafhan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cafhan. 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 Cafhan. For the veterans among your Cafhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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