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Cashel Family History

Cashel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cashell. English and Irish: variant of Cassell of Norman origin.

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


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Where is the Cashel family from?

You can see how Cashel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cashel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cashel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Cashel families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cashel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cashel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cashel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cashel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Architectural Draughtsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cashel. 100% of Cashel men worked as an Architectural Draughtsman and 67% of Cashel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Architectural Draughtsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Hotel Keeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cashel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cashel 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Cashel. 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 456 military records available for the last name Cashel. For the veterans among your Cashel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cashel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cashel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cashel in 1962 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cashel 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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