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Caganek Family History

Caganek 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: Kahanek, Cagney, Baranek, Cagan, Cane, Carne, Fagan, Crank, Agate

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Where is the Caganek family from?

You can see how Caganek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caganek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Caganek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Caganek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caganek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caganek 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 59 census records available for the last name Caganek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caganek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Caganek. 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 50 military records available for the last name Caganek. For the veterans among your Caganek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caganek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Caganek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Caganek in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caganek 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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