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Cawey Family History

Cawey 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: Carey, Caley, Cowey, Casey, Cawvey, Cavey, Cawley, Cater, Cane

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Where is the Cawey family from?

You can see how Cawey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawey families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Cawey family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cawey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cawey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Cawey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Cawey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cawey. For the veterans among your Cawey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawey 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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