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Cahlander Family History

Cahlander 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: Callander, Callender, Chander, Mailander, Wallander, Calender

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Where is the Cahlander family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahlander 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 Cahlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cahlander. 100% of Cahlander men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Cahlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Cahlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahlander 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cahlander. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cahlander. For the veterans among your Cahlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahlander lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Cahlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cahlander in 1953 was 64, and 77 in 2003.

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