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Cahil Family History

Cahil 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: Cail, Cahill, Chi, Cai, Basil, Child, Cain, Camel, Capel, Ahl

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Where is the Cahil family from?

You can see how Cahil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cahil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Cahil families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Cahil's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Cahil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahil 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 Cahil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cahil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cahil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahil 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Cahil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 303 military records available for the last name Cahil. For the veterans among your Cahil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cahil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cahil in 1964 was 59, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cahil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahil 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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