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Cajune Family History

Cajune 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: Cane, Carne, June, Capone, Aune, Clune, Baune, Caine, Maune, Catone

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Where is the Cajune family from?

You can see how Cajune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cajune family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cajune family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Cajune's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Cajune families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cajune surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Cajune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cajune 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cajune. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cajune. For the veterans among your Cajune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cajune lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Cajune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cajune in 1974 was 54, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cajune 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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