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Caulsen Family History

Caulsen 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: Carlsen, Paulsen, Cullen, Coursen, Causer, Causey, Kallsen, Coulson

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Where is the Caulsen family from?

You can see how Caulsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Caulsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Caulsen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Caulsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caulsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caulsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Caulsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulsen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Caulsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Caulsen. For the veterans among your Caulsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Caulsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Caulsen in 1967 was 65, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caulsen 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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