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Cawthon Family History

Cawthon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cawthorne.

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


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Where is the Cawthon family from?

You can see how Cawthon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawthon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cawthon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cawthon families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cawthon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cawthon families in 1911.
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What did your Cawthon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cawthon. 24% of Cawthon men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Cawthon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cawthon were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cawthon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawthon 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Cawthon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cawthon. For the veterans among your Cawthon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawthon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cawthon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cawthon in 1954 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawthon 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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