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Caughley Family History

Caughley Surname 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: Caughey, Hughley, Causley, Haughney, Haughey, Cagley, Caughlin

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Where is the Caughley family from?

You can see how Caughley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Caughley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Caughley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Caughley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caughley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caughley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Caughley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughley 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Caughley. 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 85 military records available for the last name Caughley. For the veterans among your Caughley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Caughley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Caughley in 1964 was 90, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caughley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughley 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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