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Cawkwell Family History

Cawkwell Surname Meaning

from Cawkwell (Lincs).

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


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Where is the Cawkwell family from?

You can see how Cawkwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawkwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawkwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 219 Cawkwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Cawkwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cawkwell families in 1891.
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What did your Cawkwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cawkwell. 25% of Cawkwell men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Cawkwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cawkwell were Bricklayer Furnace Builder and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Motor Driver
    9%
  • Horseman On Farm
    9%
  • Bricklayer Furnace Builder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cawkwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawkwell 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Cawkwell. 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 376 military records available for the last name Cawkwell. For the veterans among your Cawkwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawkwell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cawkwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cawkwell in 1966 was 85, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawkwell 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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