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Caughill Family History

Caughill 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: Caughell, Coghill, Cahill, Cargill, Caudill, Cougill, Tuthill

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Where is the Caughill family from?

You can see how Caughill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caughill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Caughill families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Caughill's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Caughill families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caughill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caughill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wheelman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caughill. 100% of Caughill men worked as a Wheelman and 100% of Caughill women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Wheelman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Caughill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Caughill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughill 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Caughill. 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 180 military records available for the last name Caughill. For the veterans among your Caughill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Caughill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Caughill in 1967 was 93, and 86 in 2004.

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