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Cawlo Family History

Cawlo 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: Calo, Carlo, Cao, Carro, Callow, Capo, Gallo, Carl, Cable, Cala

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Where is the Cawlo family from?

You can see how Cawlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawlo family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cawlo families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Cawlo's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cawlo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cawlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Cawlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawlo 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cawlo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cawlo. For the veterans among your Cawlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawlo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Cawlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cawlo in 1980 was 75, and 65 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawlo 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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