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Cashma Family History

Cashma 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: Cashman, Cosma, Casa, Ashman, Cashel, Pasha, Calma, Casada, Tashman

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Where is the Cashma family from?

You can see how Cashma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cashma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cashma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Cashma families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cashma's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cashma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cashma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cashma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cashma 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cashma. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cashma. For the veterans among your Cashma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cashma lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Cashma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cashma in 1989 was 60, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cashma 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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