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Caulk Family History

Caulk Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): possibly a variant of Calk .

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


Similar surnames: Calk, Haulk, Carle, Faull, Paulk, Call, Cale, Maule, Cadle, Sault

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Where is the Caulk family from?

You can see how Caulk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caulk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caulk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Caulk family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Caulk's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Caulk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caulk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caulk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caulk. 25% of Caulk men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Caulk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caulk were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Caulk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caulk 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Caulk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caulk. For the veterans among your Caulk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caulk lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Caulk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caulk in 1954 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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