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Caumon Family History

Caumon Name 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: Carmon, Cammon, Cannon, Salmon, Caron, Cardon, Carman, Carmen, Caton

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Where is the Caumon family from?

You can see how Caumon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caumon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caumon families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 8 Caumon families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Caumon's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Caumon families in 1880.
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What did your Caumon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caumon. 50% of Caumon men worked as a Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Caumon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caumon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Caumon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Caumon. For the veterans among your Caumon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caumon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Caumon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Caumon in 1969 was 75, and 39 in 1987.

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