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Caughie Family History

Caughie Surname Meaning

from Mac Eachaidh see McCaughey and compare McCaughie.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Caughie family from?

You can see how Caughie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caughie families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Caughie families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Caughie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Caughie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caughie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caughie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caughie. 100% of Caughie men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Caughie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Caughie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughie 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Caughie. 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 95 military records available for the last name Caughie. For the veterans among your Caughie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Caughie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Caughie in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caughie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughie 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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