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Caurthen Family History

Caurthen 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: Carthen, Cauthen, Warthen, Cauthon, Carten, Carden, Courtney, Garten

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Where is the Caurthen family from?

You can see how Caurthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caurthen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Caurthen family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caurthen's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Caurthen families in 1871.
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What did your Caurthen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caurthen. 100% of Caurthen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Caurthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caurthen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caurthen. 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 military records available for the last name Caurthen. For the veterans among your Caurthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caurthen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Caurthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Caurthen in 1970 was 56, and 87 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caurthen 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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