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Caunt Family History

Caunt Surname Meaning

see Cant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caunt family from?

You can see how Caunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caunt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 178 Caunt families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Caunt's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Caunt families in 1891.
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What did your Caunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caunt. 12% of Caunt men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 72% of Caunt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caunt were Cowman and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%
  • Cowman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Caunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caunt 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Caunt. 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 759 military records available for the last name Caunt. For the veterans among your Caunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caunt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Caunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caunt in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caunt 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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