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Caulson Family History

Caulson 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: Coulson, Paulson, Carlson, Carlton, Courson, Calton, Cason, Carlyon

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Where is the Caulson family from?

You can see how Caulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Caulson families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Caulson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caulson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caulson 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 Caulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Compositor (retd) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caulson. 50% of Caulson men worked as a Compositor (retd) and 92% of Caulson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caulson were General Labourer and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Compositor (retd)
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Dressmaker
    8%

What Caulson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulson 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Caulson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Caulson. For the veterans among your Caulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Caulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caulson in 1968 was 41, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caulson 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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