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Cauwel Family History

Cauwel 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: Camel, Capel, Aubel, Carrel, Castel, Dautel, Cancel, Baumel, Causer

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Where is the Cauwel family from?

You can see how Cauwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauwel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cauwel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauwel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cauwel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauwel 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 5 census records available for the last name Cauwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauwel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cauwel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cauwel. For the veterans among your Cauwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauwel lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Cauwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cauwel in 1992 was 82, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cauwel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauwel 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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