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Caulin Family History

Caulin 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: Carlin, Caplin, Paulin, Caslin, Catlin, Gaulin, Camlin, Callin

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Where is the Caulin family from?

You can see how Caulin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caulin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Caulin families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Caulin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caulin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caulin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caulin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caulin. 50% of Caulin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Caulin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Caulin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulin 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Caulin. 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 59 military records available for the last name Caulin. For the veterans among your Caulin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Caulin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Caulin in 1966 was 61, and 81 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caulin 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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