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Cawdrey Family History

Cawdrey Surname Meaning

The name Coudray originates from Anglo-Norman French coudraie, meaning 'hazel thicket'. This term may describe a topographic feature, indicating someone who lived near a hazel copse.

Alternatively, it could be toponymic, referring to individuals from one of the numerous locations in northern France that bear this name, such as (Le) Coudray in Calvados, Eure-et-Loir, and others.

Additional places include Coudroy in Loiret, Coudrois in Allier, and Les Coudrois in Yonne, all of which further illustrate the geographical significance of the term.

There may have been some historical confusion with the name Corderey, due to similarities in pronunciation or spelling.

For related references, see also Cowdrey, which may provide additional context or connections to the name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Cawdrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawdrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawdrey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cawdrey families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cawdrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cawdrey families in 1891.
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What did your Cawdrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Weaver Cotton and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cawdrey. 100% of Cawdrey men worked as a Weaver Cotton and 100% of Cawdrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Weaver Cotton
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Cawdrey. 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 174 military records available for the last name Cawdrey. For the veterans among your Cawdrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawdrey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cawdrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cawdrey in 1968 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

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