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Cahir Family History

Cahir Surname Meaning

from Ó Cathaoir from the personal name Cathaoir possibly meaning ‘battle lord’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cahir family from?

You can see how Cahir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cahir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cahir families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cahir's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cahir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahir 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 Cahir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cahir. 25% of Cahir men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Cahir women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cahir were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Cahir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cahir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahir 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Cahir. 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 175 military records available for the last name Cahir. For the veterans among your Cahir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahir lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cahir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cahir in 1953 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cahir 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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