This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Caulley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Caulley Family History

Caulley Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or Irish Corley.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Caulley family from?

You can see how Caulley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caulley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Caulley families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Caulley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caulley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caulley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Caulley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caulley. 43% of Caulley men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Caulley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Caulley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caulley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Caulley

Passenger Lists

There are 184 immigration records available for the last name Caulley. 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.

View all Caulley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 426 military records available for the last name Caulley. For the veterans among your Caulley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Caulley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Caulley family history

Discover More

What is the average Caulley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caulley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caulley in 1953 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caulley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caulley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Caulley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial