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Cashmore Family History

Cashmore Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Cashmoor in Dorset

which is probably named with Old English cærse ‘cress’

+ mōr ‘fen marsh’ or mere ‘pool’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Cashmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cashmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cashmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Cashmore families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cashmore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cashmore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cashmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cashmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cashmore. 100% of Cashmore men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Cashmore women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Cashmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cashmore 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cashmore. 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 Cashmore. For the veterans among your Cashmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cashmore lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cashmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cashmore in 1962 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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