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Caauwe Family History

Caauwe Surname 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: Claude, Clause, Chae, Cane, Clare, Carne, Chausse, Cave, Cade, Cape

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Where is the Caauwe family from?

You can see how Caauwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caauwe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caauwe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 15% of all the recorded Caauwe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Caauwe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caauwe 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 Caauwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caauwe. 24% of Caauwe men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Caauwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Caauwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caauwe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Caauwe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Caauwe. For the veterans among your Caauwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caauwe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Caauwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caauwe in 1967 was 73, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caauwe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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