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Caughey Family History

Caughey Surname Meaning

Irish (Down): shortened Anglicized form of Mac Eachaidh see McCaughey.

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


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Where is the Caughey family from?

You can see how Caughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caughey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Caughey families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Caughey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caughey families in 1891.
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What did your Caughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caughey. 74% of Caughey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Caughey. 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 Caughey. For the veterans among your Caughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caughey in 1953 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughey 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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