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Caus Family History

Caus 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: Claus, Maus, Cass, Gaus, Paus, Kaus, Haus, Naus, Daus, Baus

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Where is the Caus family from?

You can see how Caus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Caus families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Caus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caus 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 Caus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caus. 37% of Caus men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Caus women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Caus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Caus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caus 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Caus. 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 555 military records available for the last name Caus. For the veterans among your Caus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Caus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Caus in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caus 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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