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Cajal Family History

Cajal 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: Canal, Casal, Cabal, Camel, Capel, Carl, Cala, Casa, Kamal, Rajala

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Where is the Cajal family from?

You can see how Cajal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cajal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cajal families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cajal's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cajal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cajal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cajal 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Cajal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cajal. For the veterans among your Cajal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cajal lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Cajal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cajal in 1982 was 91, and 91 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cajal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cajal 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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