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Mccauslan Family History

Mccauslan 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: Mccausland, Mccauslin, Mccaughan, Mccasland, Mccaslin, Mccauley

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Where is the Mccauslan family from?

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

What did your Mccauslan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mccauslan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Mccauslan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccauslan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mccauslan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mccauslan. For the veterans among your Mccauslan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccauslan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Mccauslan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mccauslan in 1970 was 67, and 78 in 1990.

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