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Cauthers Family History

Cauthers 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: Cathers, Cruthers, Caruthers, Carruthers, Gathers, Cather, Walthers

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Where is the Cauthers family from?

You can see how Cauthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauthers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cauthers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Cauthers families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cauthers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cauthers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauthers 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 Cauthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cauthers. 50% of Cauthers men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Cauthers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cauthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauthers 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Cauthers. 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 112 military records available for the last name Cauthers. For the veterans among your Cauthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauthers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Cauthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cauthers in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cauthers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauthers 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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