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Caugen Family History

Caugen 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: Haugen, Laugen, Hagen, Carden, Cage, Carmen, Vangen, Haagen, Hauge

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Where is the Caugen family from?

You can see how Caugen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caugen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Caugen families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 5 Caugen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caugen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caugen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caugen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Caugen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caugen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Caugen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Caugen. For the veterans among your Caugen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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