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Cautharn Family History

Cautharn 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: Cauthorn, Cauthron, Cauthen, Cauthon, Cawthorn, Chauhan, Nathan

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Where is the Cautharn family from?

You can see how Cautharn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cautharn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cautharn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cautharn family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cautharn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cautharn families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Cautharn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cautharn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cautharn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cautharn. For the veterans among your Cautharn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cautharn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Cautharn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cautharn in 1981 was 68, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cautharn 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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