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Cawthrone Family History

Cawthrone 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: Cawthorne, Cauthron, Cawthon, Hawthorne, Catherine, Patrone

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Where is the Cawthrone family from?

You can see how Cawthrone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawthrone family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawthrone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cawthrone families living in Virginia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cawthrone's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cawthrone families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Cawthrone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawthrone 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cawthrone. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cawthrone. For the veterans among your Cawthrone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawthrone lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Cawthrone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cawthrone in 1978 was 95, and 44 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawthrone 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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