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Cauper Family History

Cauper 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: Casper, Couper, Lauper, Causer, Camper, Capper, Carper, Cater, Cooper

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Where is the Cauper family from?

You can see how Cauper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauper family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cauper families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 3 Cauper families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cauper's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cauper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cauper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cauper. 100% of Cauper 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Cauper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauper 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cauper. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cauper. For the veterans among your Cauper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Cauper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cauper in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 1997.

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