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Caughhorn Family History

Caughhorn 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: Caughron, Cauthorn, Haughton, Laughton, Naughton, Sagehorn, Cauchon

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Where is the Caughhorn family from?

You can see how Caughhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Caughhorn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Caughhorn family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Caughhorn's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Caughhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caughhorn 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 35 census records available for the last name Caughhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughhorn 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 immigration records available for the last name Caughhorn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Caughhorn. For the veterans among your Caughhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughhorn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Caughhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Caughhorn in 1972 was 42, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughhorn 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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