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Cavaler Family History

Cavaler 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: Cavaleri, Cavalier, Casler, Casale, Cavallo, Cavaliere, Canales

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Where is the Cavaler family from?

You can see how Cavaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavaler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cavaler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Cavaler family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavaler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cavaler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavaler 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 Cavaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavaler. 100% of Cavaler women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Cavaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Cavaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavaler 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Cavaler. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cavaler. For the veterans among your Cavaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavaler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Cavaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cavaler in 1975 was 80, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavaler 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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