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Cauway Family History

Cauway 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: Conway, Radway, Gadway, Galway, Causey, Caraway, Mcaulay, Salway

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Where is the Cauway family from?

You can see how Cauway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cauway family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cauway's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Cauway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Cauway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauway 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cauway. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cauway. For the veterans among your Cauway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauway lifespan?

Average Cauway life expectancy in 1990 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauway 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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