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Caughel Family History

Caughel 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: Caughey, Caughell, Naugher, Cashel, Haughey, Baugher, Cauthen

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Where is the Caughel family from?

You can see how Caughel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Caughel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Caughel families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Caughel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Caughel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Caughel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Caughel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Caughel. For the veterans among your Caughel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Caughel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caughel in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughel 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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