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Caunter Family History

Caunter Surname Meaning

see Cantor.

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


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Where is the Caunter family from?

You can see how Caunter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caunter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caunter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Caunter families living in Devon. This was about 53% of all the recorded Caunter's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Caunter families in 1891.
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What did your Caunter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caunter. 34% of Caunter men worked as a Farm Labourer and 79% of Caunter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caunter were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Caunter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caunter 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Caunter. 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 428 military records available for the last name Caunter. For the veterans among your Caunter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caunter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Caunter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Caunter in 1963 was 89, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caunter 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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