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Causs Family History

Causs 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: Cass, Fauss, Clauss, Hauss, Mauss, Nauss, Gauss, Cross, Bass, Chausse

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Where is the Causs family from?

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

What did your Causs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Causs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Causs 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Causs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Causs. For the veterans among your Causs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Causs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Causs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Causs in 1977 was 75, and 94 in 1990.

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