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Cahoun Family History

Cahoun 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: Cahoon, Kahoun, Calhoun, Chon, Caron, Caton, Cahow, Cason, Maroun

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Where is the Cahoun family from?

You can see how Cahoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cahoun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cahoun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cahoun families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cahoun's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cahoun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cahoun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cahoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cahoun. 36% of Cahoun men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cahoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cahoun 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cahoun. 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 142 military records available for the last name Cahoun. For the veterans among your Cahoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cahoun lifespan?

Average Cahoun life expectancy in 1973 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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