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Cahalane Family History

Cahalane Name Meaning

Irish (Cork and Kerry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cathaláin (see Callan ).

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


Similar surnames: Cahalan, Callan, Carolan, Canavan, Carlan, Carland, Calland, Cahan

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Where is the Cahalane family from?

You can see how Cahalane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahalane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cahalane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cahalane families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cahalane's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cahalane families in 1911.
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What did your Cahalane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cahalane. 28% of Cahalane men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Cahalane women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cahalane were Bookkeeper and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cahalane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahalane 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Cahalane. 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 350 military records available for the last name Cahalane. For the veterans among your Cahalane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahalane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cahalane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cahalane in 1962 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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