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Cawest Family History

Cawest 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, West, Cadet, Cates, Cast, Hawes, Cavett, Dawes, Tawes, Cazes

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cawest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawest 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cawest. 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 Cawest. For the veterans among your Cawest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawest lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Cawest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cawest in 1977 was 78, and 70 in 1984.

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