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Cahrier Family History

Cahrier 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: Carrier, Carter, Carver, Harrier, Callier, Carriere, Carmer, Cazier

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Where is the Cahrier family from?

You can see how Cahrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahrier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cahrier family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cahrier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cahrier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahrier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cahrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Cahrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahrier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cahrier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cahrier. For the veterans among your Cahrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahrier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Cahrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cahrier in 1979 was 89, and 67 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahrier 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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