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Caux Family History

Caux 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: Vaux, Faux, Laux, Haux, Caul, Chu, Paul, Cane, Saul, Cao

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Where is the Caux family from?

You can see how Caux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Caux families living in Norfolk. This was about 71% of all the recorded Caux's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Caux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caux 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 Caux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caux. 100% of Caux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caux 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Caux. 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 106 military records available for the last name Caux. For the veterans among your Caux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caux lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Caux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Caux in 1966 was 81, and 58 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caux 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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