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Cashner Family History

Cashner Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kirchner or Kirschner.

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


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Where is the Cashner family from?

You can see how Cashner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cashner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cashner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cashner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cashner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cashner families in 1891.
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What did your Cashner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cashner. 36% of Cashner men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Cashner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cashner were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cashner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cashner 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Cashner. 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 428 military records available for the last name Cashner. For the veterans among your Cashner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cashner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cashner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cashner in 1956 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cashner 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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