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Cawte Family History

Cawte Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cawte family from?

You can see how Cawte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cawte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 203 Cawte families living in Hampshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Cawte's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cawte families in 1891.
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What did your Cawte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cawte. 16% of Cawte men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Cawte women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cawte were Newsagent and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Carpenter joiner
    12%
  • Newsagent
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Cawte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cawte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawte 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Cawte. 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 489 military records available for the last name Cawte. For the veterans among your Cawte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawte lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Cawte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cawte in 1976 was 79, and 96 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawte 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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