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Cahhoun Family History

Cahhoun 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: Calhoun, Cahoon, Kahoun, Calhoon, Cashon, Chon, Cannon, Caron, Cardon

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Where is the Cahhoun family from?

You can see how Cahhoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahhoun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cahhoun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cahhoun families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cahhoun's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cahhoun families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Cahhoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahhoun 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cahhoun. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cahhoun. For the veterans among your Cahhoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahhoun lifespan?

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