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Causley Family History

Causley Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name possibly from Corsley in Wiltshire which is named with Celtic cors ‘marsh’ + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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

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Where is the Causley family from?

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 United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Causley families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Causley's in United Kingdom. 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.

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 United Kingdom named Causley. 100% of Causley men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 80% of Causley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Cook
    3%
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Census Records

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 Lists

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 Cards

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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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.

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