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Cawdsey Family History

Cawdsey 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: Cowdrey, Causey, Chidsey, Mawdsley, Casey, Cawvey, Carsey, Cawley

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Where is the Cawdsey family from?

You can see how Cawdsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawdsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cawdsey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cawdsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cawdsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Cawdsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawdsey 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 Cawdsey. 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 Cawdsey. For the veterans among your Cawdsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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