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Cawlin Family History

Cawlin 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: Carlin, Caplin, Caslin, Catlin, Camlin, Callin, Karlin, Maslin, Cain

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Where is the Cawlin family from?

You can see how Cawlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cawlin families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cawlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cawlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cawlin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Cawlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawlin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cawlin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cawlin. For the veterans among your Cawlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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