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Cahey Family History

Cahey Name 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: Carey, Caley, Fahey, Vahey, Casey, Cathey, Cavey, Cahoy, Lahey, Cater

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Where is the Cahey family from?

You can see how Cahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cahey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cahey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cahey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cahey. 50% of Cahey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cahey women worked as a Domestic. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Cahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahey 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Cahey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Cahey. For the veterans among your Cahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Cahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cahey in 1971 was 74, and 93 in 1978.

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