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Caughbell Family History

Caughbell 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: Caughell, Campbell, Caughey, Cabell, Cashwell, Cauldwell, Caudell

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Where is the Caughbell family from?

You can see how Caughbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughbell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Caughbell family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caughbell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Caughbell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Caughbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughbell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caughbell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Caughbell. For the veterans among your Caughbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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