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Caulfied Family History

Caulfied 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, Alfred, Callier, Canfield, Calfee, Saulnier

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Where is the Caulfied family from?

You can see how Caulfied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulfied family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caulfied families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Caulfied families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Caulfied's in USA. California had the highest population of Caulfied families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Caulfied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulfied 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Caulfied. 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 7 military records available for the last name Caulfied. For the veterans among your Caulfied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulfied lifespan?

Average Caulfied life expectancy in 2003 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caulfied 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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