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Cause Family History

Cause Surname Meaning

see Cawse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cause family from?

You can see how Cause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cause family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cause families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Cause families living in Essex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cause's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cause families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cause 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 Cause ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Journeyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cause. 100% of Cause men worked as a Carpenter Journeyman and 72% of Cause 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

  • Carpenter Journeyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%

What Cause family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cause 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Cause. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Cause. For the veterans among your Cause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cause lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cause in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cause 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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