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Caulter Family History

Caulter 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: Coulter, Caulder, Saulter, Cater, Alter, Malter, Halter, Carter

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Where is the Caulter family from?

You can see how Caulter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caulter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Caulter families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Caulter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caulter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caulter 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 Caulter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caulter. 100% of Caulter 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%

What Caulter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caulter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulter 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Caulter. 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 151 military records available for the last name Caulter. For the veterans among your Caulter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Caulter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Caulter in 1971 was 83, and 40 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caulter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caulter 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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