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Cawthorpe Family History

Cawthorpe Surname Meaning

from Cawthorpe (Lincs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cawthorpe family from?

You can see how Cawthorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawthorpe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cawthorpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cawthorpe families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cawthorpe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Cawthorpe families in 1891.
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What did your Cawthorpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cawthorpe. 100% of Cawthorpe 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 417 census records available for the last name Cawthorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawthorpe 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Cawthorpe. 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 Cawthorpe. For the veterans among your Cawthorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawthorpe lifespan?

Average Cawthorpe life expectancy in 1973 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawthorpe 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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