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Caulkins Family History

Caulkins Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Culkin with English excrescent -s added. Compare Calkins.

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


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Where is the Caulkins family from?

You can see how Caulkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Caulkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Caulkins families living in Staffordshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Caulkins's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Caulkins families in 1891.
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What did your Caulkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caulkins. 30% of Caulkins men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Caulkins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caulkins were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Caulkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulkins 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Caulkins. 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 Caulkins. For the veterans among your Caulkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulkins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Caulkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caulkins in 1954 was 28, and 62 in 2004.

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