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Caughlin Family History

Caughlin Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a shortened and altered form of McLaughlin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caughlin family from?

You can see how Caughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Caughlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Caughlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caughlin families in 1891.
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What did your Caughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer H and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caughlin. 100% of Caughlin men worked as a General Labourer H and 100% of Caughlin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer H
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caughlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caughlin. For the veterans among your Caughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Caughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Caughlin in 1961 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughlin 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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