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Cauther Family History

Cauther 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: Cather, Cauthen, Cater, Carter, Clutter, Taucher, Mather, Sauter

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Where is the Cauther family from?

You can see how Cauther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cauther families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Cauther family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauther's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Cauther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cauther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cauther. 60% of Cauther men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cauther women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Cauther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Cauther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauther 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cauther. 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 56 military records available for the last name Cauther. For the veterans among your Cauther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauther lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Cauther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cauther in 1982 was 55, and 78 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cauther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauther 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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