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Cau Family History

Cau Name 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: Chu, Cao, Cap, Cai, Lau, Bau, Rau, Mau, Kau, Cal

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Where is the Cau family from?

You can see how Cau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Cau families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cau's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cau families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cau. 100% of Cau 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Cau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cau 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Cau. 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 150 military records available for the last name Cau. For the veterans among your Cau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cau in 1968 was 74, and 55 in 2004.

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