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Cauthron Family History

Cauthron Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Cawthorne.

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


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Where is the Cauthron family from?

You can see how Cauthron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauthron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cauthron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cauthron family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauthron's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cauthron families in 1911.
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What did your Cauthron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cauthron. 45% of Cauthron men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cauthron women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cauthron were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cauthron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauthron 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cauthron. 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 230 military records available for the last name Cauthron. For the veterans among your Cauthron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauthron lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cauthron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cauthron in 1957 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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