Causey Family History

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Causey Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): topographic name for someone who lived by a causeway, Middle English caucey (from Old Norman French cauciée); the ending of the word was in time assimilated by folk etymology to Middle English way.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Causley, Massey, Causer, Sauser, Vause, Cossey, Cassel, Rousey, Busey

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Causey Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Causey name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Causey. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    57%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    18%

  • Germanic Europe

    5%

  • Cameroon, Congo, & Southern Bantu Peoples

    3%

  • Norway

    3%

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Causey Family Origin

Where is the Causey family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Causey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Causey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Causey families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Causey families living in Maryland. This was about 18% of all the recorded Causey's in the USA. Maryland had the highest population of Causey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Causey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Causey Family Occupations

    What did your Causey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Causey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 60% of Causey's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Causey. A less common occupation for the Causey family was Keeping House.

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    • Farmer

      60%

    • Laborer

      5%

    • Farm Laborer

      4%

    • Keeping House

      4%

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

    Causey Historical Records

    What Causey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Causey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Causey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Causey. 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 Card

    There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Causey. For the veterans among your Causey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Causey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Causey lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Causey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Causey in 1942 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Causey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Causey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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