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Caghan Family History

Caghan 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, Cagan, Chauhan, Fagan, Gahan, Cogan, Pagan, Carman, Sagan

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Where is the Caghan family from?

You can see how Caghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Caghan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Caghan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caghan 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 74 census records available for the last name Caghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caghan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Caghan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Caghan. For the veterans among your Caghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caghan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Caghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Caghan in 1977 was 90, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caghan 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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