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Caughlin Name Meaning

Irish: probably a shortened and altered form of McLaughlin .

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


Similar surnames: Laughlin, Coughlin, Loughlin, Caughron, Gaughan, Mclaughlin, Haughn

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Where is the Caughlin family from?

You can see how Caughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Caughlin families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Caughlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caughlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caughlin. 20% of Caughlin men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Caughlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caughlin were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caughlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caughlin. For the veterans among your Caughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Caughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Caughlin in 1961 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

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