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Cahen Family History

Cahen 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: Chen, Cohen, Cahan, Capen, Cahn, Caden, Caven, Cashen, Chon, Cater

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Where is the Cahen family from?

You can see how Cahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cahen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 88 Cahen families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Cahen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cahen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahen 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 Cahen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cahen. 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 601 military records available for the last name Cahen. For the veterans among your Cahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cahen in 1953 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cahen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahen 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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