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Caul Name Meaning

English: variant of Call . Irish (Wexford Down Donegal): shortened form of McCaul (see McCall ).

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


Similar surnames: Call, Faul, Paul, Cann, Mccaul, Aul, Cal, Laut, Taul, Nau

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Where is the Caul family from?

You can see how Caul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Caul families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Caul's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caul families in 1911.
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What did your Caul ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caul. 100% of Caul men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Caul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caul 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caul. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caul. For the veterans among your Caul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caul lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Caul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caul in 1946 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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