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Cahalin Family History

Cahalin Surname Meaning

from Ó Cathaláin see Cahalane.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cahalin family from?

You can see how Cahalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cahalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Cahalin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cahalin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cahalin families in 1891.
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What did your Cahalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cahalin. 100% of Cahalin men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Cahalin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cahalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahalin 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Cahalin. 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 148 military records available for the last name Cahalin. For the veterans among your Cahalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahalin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cahalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cahalin in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

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