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Cahel Family History

Cahel 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: Camel, Capel, Carel, Cashel, Cater, Cane, Gabel, Carey, Chew, Chen

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Where is the Cahel family from?

You can see how Cahel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cahel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cahel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cahel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cahel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cahel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cahel. 100% of Cahel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cahel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Cahel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Cahel. 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 58 military records available for the last name Cahel. For the veterans among your Cahel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Cahel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cahel in 1980 was 84, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cahel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahel 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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