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Cawthray Family History

Cawthray Surname Meaning

see Cawdrey.

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


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Where is the Cawthray family from?

You can see how Cawthray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawthray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cawthray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Cawthray families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cawthray's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cawthray families in 1891.
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What did your Cawthray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cawthray. 60% of Cawthray men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Cawthray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cawthray were Local Hewer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Local Hewer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Woollen Weaver
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cawthray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawthray 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Cawthray. 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 88 military records available for the last name Cawthray. For the veterans among your Cawthray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawthray lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Cawthray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cawthray in 1967 was 49, and 80 in 2000.

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