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Cawdor Family History

Cawdor 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: Cardon, Calder, Cardo, Castor, Carder, Cantor, Cawood, Sawdon, Rawdon

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Cawdor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawdor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cawdor. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cawdor. For the veterans among your Cawdor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawdor lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Cawdor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cawdor in 1977 was 51, and 87 in 1992.

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