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Cawston Family History

Cawston Name Meaning

from Cawston (Norfolk). from Cawston in Dunchurch (Warwicks) recorded as Causton (1143) Causon al. Causton (1603–25). It is uncertain if the following early bearers belong here or with (1) but the migration distance is considerably shorter from the Warwickshire place.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Caston, Easton, Alston, Colston, Harston, Carlton, Caton, Aston

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Where is the Cawston family from?

You can see how Cawston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cawston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Cawston families living in Mississippi. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cawston's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Cawston families in 1880.
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What did your Cawston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cawston. 46% of Cawston men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Cawston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cawston were Farmer and Nil. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Cowman
    19%
  • Horseman On Farm
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Nil
    3%
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Passenger Lists

There are 489 immigration records available for the last name Cawston. 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 322 military records available for the last name Cawston. For the veterans among your Cawston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cawston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cawston in 1968 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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