Cahow Family History

Cahow Surname Meaning

English is a habitational name of Norman origin from Caien, France (earlier recorded as Cahou in 1195), a lost place near Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France.

Additionally, it is a habitational name from Kew in Greater London (earlier Cayho in 1327), which is probably named with Old English cǣg ‘key’ (used here in the sense ‘projecting land’).

The second element of the name, hōh, translates to ‘hill spur’, further adding to its geographical significance.

This dual origin reflects the complex historical influences on English place names, showcasing both Norman and Anglo-Saxon elements.

Overall, these names illustrate the rich tapestry of linguistic heritage present in English naming conventions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Callow, Chew, Caron, Capo, Carew, Caton, Clow, Cason, Calo, Rachow

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
333	Military Records
39	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
6K	Member Trees

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Where is the Cahow family from?

You can see how Cahow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cahow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cahow family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cahow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cahow families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahow 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 Cahow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cahow. 39% of Cahow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cahow women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cahow were Helper and Telephone operator.

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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.

Farmer

39%

Laborer

31%

Salesman

16%

Helper

16%

Nurse

50%

Telephone operator

50%

What Cahow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Cahow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Cahow. 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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Military Records

There are 333 military records available for the last name Cahow. For the veterans among your Cahow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cahow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cahow in 1964 was 51, and 59 in 2004.

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Cahow Surname Meaning

English is a habitational name of Norman origin from Caien, France (earlier recorded as Cahou in 1195), a lost place near Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France.

Additionally, it is a habitational name from Kew in Greater London (earlier Cayho in 1327), which is probably named with Old English cǣg ‘key’ (used here in the sense ‘projecting land’).

The second element of the name, hōh, translates to ‘hill spur’, further adding to its geographical significance.

This dual origin reflects the complex historical influences on English place names, showcasing both Norman and Anglo-Saxon elements.

Overall, these names illustrate the rich tapestry of linguistic heritage present in English naming conventions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Cahow family from?

What did your Cahow ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

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

Farmer

39%

Laborer

31%

Salesman

16%

Helper

16%

Nurse

50%

Telephone operator

50%

What Cahow family records will you find?

What is the average Cahow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cahow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cahow in 1964 was 51, and 59 in 2004.

Cahow Family History

Cahow Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Cahow

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What is the average Cahow lifespan?

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Cahow Surname Meaning

11,000 record(s) for Cahow

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Where is the Cahow family from?

What did your Cahow ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Cahow family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Cahow family history

What is the average Cahow lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cahow family tree

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