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Cauls Family History

Cauls 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: Pauls, Rauls, Caulk, Carls, Caul, Fauls, Sauls, Paul, Saul, Gault

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Where is the Cauls family from?

You can see how Cauls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cauls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cauls families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cauls's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cauls families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Cauls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauls 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 Cauls. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cauls. For the veterans among your Cauls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauls lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Cauls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cauls in 1966 was 63, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauls 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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