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Cauley Family History

Cauley Surname Meaning

Irish (Down Sligo and Mayo): shortened form of McCauley.

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


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Where is the Cauley family from?

You can see how Cauley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cauley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Cauley families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cauley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cauley families in 1891.
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What did your Cauley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cauley. 100% of Cauley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Cauley 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Cauley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauley 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Cauley. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Cauley. For the veterans among your Cauley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauley lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Cauley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cauley in 1940 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauley 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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