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Causley Name Meaning

English: habitational name of uncertain origin, possibly from Corsley in Wiltshire, which is named with Celtic cors ‘marsh’ + Old English leah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Chesley, Lapsley, Causey, Carley, Audley, Wansley, Ansley, Chumley

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Causley Family Origin

Where is the Causley family from?

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You can see how Causley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Causley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Causley families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Causley families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Causley's in the UK. Devon had the highest population of Causley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Causley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Causley Family Occupations

What did your Causley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Causley. 3% of Causley men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 49% of Causley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Causley were Asst Overlooker Cotton Spinning and Cook

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    3%
  • Accountant Acct Bank
    2%
  • Architectural Assistant surveyor
    2%
  • Asst Overlooker Cotton Spinning
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    49%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Cook
    2%

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

Causley Historical Records

What Causley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Causley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Causley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 450 immigration records available for the last name Causley. 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 Card

There are 440 military records available for the last name Causley. For the veterans among your Causley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Causley Life Expectancy

What is the average Causley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Causley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Causley in 1948 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Causley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Causley 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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