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Caohman Family History

Caohman 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: Cashman, Rahman, Carman, Ashman, Lachman, Cotman, Gohman, Frohman

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Where is the Caohman family from?

You can see how Caohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caohman family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Caohman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Caohman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caohman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caohman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caohman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caohman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caohman. For the veterans among your Caohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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