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Cazneau Family History

Cazneau 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: Carneal, Garneau, Corneau, Campeau, Carreau, Cane, Carne, Carnell

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Where is the Cazneau family from?

You can see how Cazneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cazneau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cazneau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cazneau families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cazneau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cazneau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cazneau 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 Cazneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cazneau. 100% of Cazneau men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Cazneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Cazneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cazneau 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cazneau. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cazneau. For the veterans among your Cazneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cazneau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cazneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cazneau in 1969 was 84, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cazneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cazneau 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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