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Caughlan Family History

Caughlan Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Cochláin or from Ó Cochláin see Coughlan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Caughlan family from?

You can see how Caughlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caughlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Caughlan families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Caughlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caughlan families in 1891.
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What did your Caughlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caughlan. 100% of Caughlan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caughlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughlan 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Caughlan. 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 438 military records available for the last name Caughlan. For the veterans among your Caughlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughlan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Caughlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caughlan in 1963 was 86, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughlan 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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