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Cauger Family History

Cauger 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: Mauger, Causer, Hauger, Auger, Cager, Gauger, Cruger, Yauger, Cater

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Where is the Cauger family from?

You can see how Cauger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cauger families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cauger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cauger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauger 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 Cauger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cauger. 100% of Cauger 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cauger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Cauger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cauger. 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 50 military records available for the last name Cauger. For the veterans among your Cauger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cauger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cauger in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cauger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauger 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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