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Caulkner Family History

Caulkner 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: Faulkner, Falkner, Caulder, Callander, Calder, Culver, Walker

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Where is the Caulkner family from?

You can see how Caulkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulkner family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Caulkner family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Caulkner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Caulkner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caulkner 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 13 census records available for the last name Caulkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulkner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Caulkner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Caulkner. For the veterans among your Caulkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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