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Mccauslin Family History

Mccauslin Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McCausland.

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


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Where is the Mccauslin family from?

You can see how Mccauslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccauslin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccauslin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mccauslin families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mccauslin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccauslin families in 1840.
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What did your Mccauslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccauslin. 80% of Mccauslin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    80%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Mccauslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccauslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccauslin 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mccauslin. 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 525 military records available for the last name Mccauslin. For the veterans among your Mccauslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccauslin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mccauslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mccauslin in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccauslin 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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