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Cauldfield Family History

Cauldfield 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: Caulfield, Caufield, Canfield, Padfield, Oldfield, Hadfield

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Where is the Cauldfield family from?

You can see how Cauldfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauldfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cauldfield families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cauldfield families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cauldfield's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cauldfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauldfield 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 170 census records available for the last name Cauldfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauldfield 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cauldfield. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cauldfield. For the veterans among your Cauldfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauldfield lifespan?

Average Cauldfield life expectancy in 1969 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauldfield 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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