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Mccashen Family History

Mccashen 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: Mccadden, Mccaskey, Mccathern, Mccaslin, Mccallen, Mccahon, Mccaghren

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Where is the Mccashen family from?

You can see how Mccashen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccashen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccashen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mccashen families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mccashen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mccashen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccashen 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 Mccashen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccashen. 50% of Mccashen 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
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Mccashen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccashen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mccashen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mccashen. For the veterans among your Mccashen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccashen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mccashen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mccashen in 1954 was 36, and 96 in 2004.

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