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Cahane Family History

Cahane 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: Cahan, Kahane, Chang, Chae, Cane, Carne, Gahan, Chase, Caban, Chance

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Where is the Cahane family from?

You can see how Cahane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cahane families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cahane's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cahane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahane 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 189 census records available for the last name Cahane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahane 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Cahane. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cahane. For the veterans among your Cahane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Cahane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cahane in 1966 was 46, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cahane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahane 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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