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Caufield Family History

Caufield Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Wexford): variant of Caulfield. In some cases also an Americanized form of German Kauffeld or Kohfeld or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caufield family from?

You can see how Caufield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caufield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caufield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Caufield families living in Essex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Caufield's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Caufield families in 1891.
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What did your Caufield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caufield. 60% of Caufield men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Caufield 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    60%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Caufield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caufield 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caufield. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Caufield. For the veterans among your Caufield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caufield lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Caufield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caufield in 1944 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caufield 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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