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Cawes Family History

Cawes 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: Cales, Cates, Hawes, Dawes, Tawes, Cazes, Lawes, Caves, Capes, Cater

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Where is the Cawes family from?

You can see how Cawes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cawes family living in Hampshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Cawes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cawes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Cawes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cawes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cawes. For the veterans among your Cawes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawes lifespan?

Average Cawes life expectancy in 1962 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawes 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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