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Cavalen Family History

Cavalen 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: Cavan, Casale, Valen, Cavallo, Cavaleri, Canales, Canale, Favale

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Where is the Cavalen family from?

You can see how Cavalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavalen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cavalen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cavalen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cavalen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Cavalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavalen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cavalen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cavalen. For the veterans among your Cavalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavalen lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Cavalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cavalen in 1999 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavalen 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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