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Caution Family History

Caution 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: Cauthon, Bastion, Autio, Caton, Calton, Auton, Catton, Canton, Carton

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Where is the Caution family from?

You can see how Caution families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caution family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caution families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 15 Caution families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Caution's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Caution families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caution 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 Caution ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caution. 75% of Caution men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Caution women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caution were Stationary Engineer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Stationary Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caution. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caution 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Caution. 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 131 military records available for the last name Caution. For the veterans among your Caution ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caution lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Caution life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caution in 1960 was 64, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caution 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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