Causon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Causon is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the hamlet of Causton in Norfolk. The place-name appears in the Domesday Book as Caustuna. 1 "The manor of Causton in South Erpingham, Norfolk, is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1373." 2

Early Origins of the Causon family

The surname Causon was first found in Norfolk where the History of Norfolk notes: "Beatrix, relict of Stephen de Causton, Edgefield, Norfolk and Richer de Causton, Norfolk, 1265. " 2

A few years later, the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 noted Godfrey de Causton, Norfolk; and William de Causton, Norfolk. 2

Of note in the ancient times was Michael de Cawston or Causton (d. 1395), Master of Michaelhouse, Cambridge, a Norfolk man, presumably a native of the village of Cawston, about twelve miles north-west of Norwich. "He became fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge, doctor of divinity, and master of Michaelhouse. His appointment as master was apparently made subsequently to 1359, when William of Gotham is mentioned as holding that office. In 1361 or 1362, Cawston was chancellor of his university." 3

Early History of the Causon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Causon research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1335, 1569, 1631, 1638, 1673 and 1711 are included under the topic Early Causon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Causon Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Causon are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Causon include: Causton, Caustin, Cawston, Kawston and others.

Early Notables of the Causon family

Notables of the family at this time include Thomas Causton (d. 1569), English musical composer, "a gentleman of the chapel royal under Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth. Nothing is known of his parentage, but it is possible that he is identical with a Thomas Causton who was living about...
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Causon migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Causon or a variant listed above:

Causon Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Nehemiah Causon, who arrived in Virginia in 1643 4

Causon migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Causon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Charles Causon, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Eliza" 5
Edwin Causon, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Eliza" 5
James Causon, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Eliza" 5

Citations +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ELIZA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Eliza.htm