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Caughern Family History

Caughern 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: Naugher, Caughey, Caughman, Laughery, Baugher, Caughron, Caughell

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Where is the Caughern family from?

You can see how Caughern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Caughern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Caughern family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Caughern's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Caughern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caughern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Caughern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughern 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Caughern. 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 63 military records available for the last name Caughern. For the veterans among your Caughern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughern lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Caughern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Caughern in 1959 was 43, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caughern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughern 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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