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Cacho Family History

Cacho Name Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: from cacho ‘piece slice’ probably an affectionate nickname for a little person.

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


Similar surnames: Macho, Caro, Jaco, Canto, Bacho, Dachs, Camacho, Cardo, Cano, Cocco

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Where is the Cacho family from?

You can see how Cacho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cacho family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cacho families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cacho families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cacho's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cacho families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cacho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cacho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cacho. 74% of Cacho men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    74%
  • Waiter
    27%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cacho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cacho 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cacho. 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 207 military records available for the last name Cacho. For the veterans among your Cacho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cacho lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cacho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cacho in 1964 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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