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Caughell Family History

Caughell Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cathail (see Cahill).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caughell family from?

You can see how Caughell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caughell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 143 Caughell families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Caughell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caughell families in 1911.
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What did your Caughell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Caughell. 74% of Caughell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Caughell women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caughell were Farming and Nurse.

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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
    74%
  • Farming
    27%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Caughell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caughell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughell 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Caughell. 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 500 military records available for the last name Caughell. For the veterans among your Caughell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Caughell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caughell in 1963 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caughell 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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