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Cagner Family History

Cagner 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: Wagner, Cagney, Agner, Cager, Canner, Hagner, Gagner, Carner, Magner

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Where is the Cagner family from?

You can see how Cagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cagner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cagner families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Cagner families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cagner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cagner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cagner 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 99 census records available for the last name Cagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cagner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cagner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cagner. For the veterans among your Cagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cagner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cagner in 1967 was 83, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cagner 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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