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Cawthron Family History

Cawthron Surname Meaning

see Cawthorne.

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


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Where is the Cawthron family from?

You can see how Cawthron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawthron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawthron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Cawthron families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cawthron's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cawthron families in 1891.
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What did your Cawthron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cawthron. 100% of Cawthron 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cawthron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawthron 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Cawthron. 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 296 military records available for the last name Cawthron. For the veterans among your Cawthron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawthron lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cawthron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cawthron in 1961 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawthron 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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