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Cashell Family History

Cashell Surname Meaning

Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Cassell.

In Clare it is also a shortened Anglicized form of Irish Ó Maolchaisil ‘descendant of the chief of Cashel’.

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


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Where is the Cashell family from?

You can see how Cashell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cashell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cashell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Cashell families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cashell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cashell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cashell 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 Cashell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Turf Commersion Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cashell. 100% of Cashell men worked as a Turf Commersion Agent and 75% of Cashell 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

  • Turf Commersion Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Cashell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cashell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cashell 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Cashell. 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 375 military records available for the last name Cashell. For the veterans among your Cashell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cashell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cashell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cashell in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cashell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cashell 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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