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 Caunder family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Caunder Family History

Caunder 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: Caulder, Launder, Maunder, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Calder

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Caunder family from?

You can see how Caunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caunder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caunder family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caunder's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Caunder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caunder 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 Caunder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caunder. 100% of Caunder men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Caunder | 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
    100%

What Caunder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Caunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caunder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Caunder

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Caunder. 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 Caunder immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Caunder. For the veterans among your Caunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Caunder military records

You've only scratched the surface of Caunder family history

Discover More

What is the average Caunder lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Caunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caunder in 1978 was 26, and 71 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caunder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caunder 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 Caunder family tree

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