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Causey Family History

Causey Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Cawsey either a habitational name for someone from the Pays de Caux (Normandy) or a topographic name for someone who lived by a causeway.

Middle English caucey (from Old Norman French cauciée); the ending of the word was in time assimilated by folk etymology to Middle English way.

Possibly also a variant of Chasey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Causey family from?

You can see how Causey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Causey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Causey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 99 Causey families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Causey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Causey families in 1891.
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What did your Causey 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 Causey. 100% of Causey men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 84% of Causey women worked as an Unpaid 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Causey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Causey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Causey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Causey. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Causey. For the veterans among your Causey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Causey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Causey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Causey in 1942 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Causey 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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