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Cawthra Family History

Cawthra Surname Meaning

see Cawdrey.

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


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Where is the Cawthra family from?

You can see how Cawthra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawthra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawthra families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Cawthra families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Cawthra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cawthra families in 1911.
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What did your Cawthra ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cawthra. 100% of Cawthra men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cawthra. 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 526 military records available for the last name Cawthra. For the veterans among your Cawthra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawthra lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Cawthra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cawthra in 1959 was 61, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawthra 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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