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Caulder Family History

Caulder Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Scottish Calder. This typically Scottish spelling of the name is now found mainly in southeastern England.

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


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Where is the Caulder family from?

You can see how Caulder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caulder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Caulder families living in Surrey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Caulder's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Caulder families in 1891.
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What did your Caulder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Press Tool Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caulder. 100% of Caulder men worked as a Press Tool Maker and 100% of Caulder 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Press Tool Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caulder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caulder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulder 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Caulder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caulder. For the veterans among your Caulder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulder lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Caulder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Caulder in 1949 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caulder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caulder 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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