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Cavada Family History

Cavada Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places called Cavada, especially in Ourense province (Galicia) and La Cavada in Cantabria.

It originates from the term cavada, which means ‘pit’.

These locations are indicative of a common practice in naming, where geographical features often influence the names of places.

Such names reflect the cultural and linguistic heritage of the regions in question.

Understanding these names can provide insights into the history and development of local communities.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cavada family from?

You can see how Cavada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavada family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cavada families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavada's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cavada families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cavada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stemmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavada. 42% of Cavada men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cavada women worked as a Stemmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavada were Helper and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Helper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stemmer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Cavada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Cavada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavada 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Cavada. 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 95 military records available for the last name Cavada. For the veterans among your Cavada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavada lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cavada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cavada in 1961 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavada 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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