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Caunaugh Family History

Caunaugh 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: Carbaugh, Crubaugh, Fausnaugh, Cavanaugh, Cavenaugh, Cobaugh, Arbaugh

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Where is the Caunaugh family from?

You can see how Caunaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caunaugh family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Caunaugh family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caunaugh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caunaugh families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caunaugh 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 25 census records available for the last name Caunaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caunaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Caunaugh. 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 military records available for the last name Caunaugh. For the veterans among your Caunaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caunaugh lifespan?

Average Caunaugh life expectancy in 1969 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caunaugh 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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