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Caivers Family History

Caivers Surname 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: Chivers, Rivers, Carver, Capers, Stivers, Caines, Danvers, Livers

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Where is the Caivers family from?

You can see how Caivers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caivers family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Caivers families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caivers's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Caivers families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Caivers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caivers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Caivers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caivers. For the veterans among your Caivers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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