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Cawrey Family History

Cawrey Surname Meaning

probably a spelling variant of Cory.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cawrey family from?

You can see how Cawrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Cawrey families living in Illinois. This was about 85% of all the recorded Cawrey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cawrey families in 1880.
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What did your Cawrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cawrey. 100% of Cawrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Cawrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawrey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cawrey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cawrey. For the veterans among your Cawrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Cawrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cawrey in 1973 was 76, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawrey 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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