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Cauthren Family History

Cauthren 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: Cauthron, Cauthen, Cothren, Caughron, Caughran, Carthen, Cauthon

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Where is the Cauthren family from?

You can see how Cauthren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauthren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cauthren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cauthren families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauthren's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cauthren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Cauthren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauthren 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 Cauthren. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cauthren. For the veterans among your Cauthren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauthren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cauthren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cauthren in 1962 was 56, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauthren 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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