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Caudle Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Caudill .

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


Similar surnames: Caudill, Caudell, Waddle, Cadle, Paule, Candler, Mcardle, Randle

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Where is the Caudle family from?

You can see how Caudle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caudle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caudle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Caudle families living in Tennessee. This was about 35% of all the recorded Caudle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Caudle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caudle 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 Caudle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caudle. 28% of Caudle men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Caudle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caudle were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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What Caudle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Caudle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caudle 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Caudle. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Caudle. For the veterans among your Caudle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caudle lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Caudle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Caudle in 1946 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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