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Caudil Family History

Caudil 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: Caudill, Cail, Cadiz, Claudio, Audia, Gaudio, Auvil, Candia, Gaudin

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Where is the Caudil family from?

You can see how Caudil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caudil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caudil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Caudil families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Caudil's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Caudil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caudil 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 Caudil ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Caudil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caudil 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Caudil. 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 17 military records available for the last name Caudil. For the veterans among your Caudil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caudil lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Caudil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Caudil in 1978 was 57, and 53 in 1999.

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