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Cauthen Family History

Cauthen Name Meaning

English: variant of Cawthorne .

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


Similar surnames: Cauthon, Carthen, Cauthron, Cawthon, Cauthorn, Sarten, Cushen, Barten

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Where is the Cauthen family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cauthen. 33% of Cauthen men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Cauthen women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cauthen were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    10%
  • Spinner
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cauthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauthen 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Cauthen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cauthen. For the veterans among your Cauthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauthen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cauthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cauthen in 1952 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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