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Cavalie Family History

Cavalie 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: Cavalier, Casale, Cavallo, Natalie, Cavaliere, Lavalle, Casali

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Where is the Cavalie family from?

You can see how Cavalie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavalie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavalie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Cavalie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavalie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cavalie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavalie 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 101 census records available for the last name Cavalie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavalie 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Cavalie. 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 Cavalie. For the veterans among your Cavalie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavalie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Cavalie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cavalie in 1973 was 85, and 92 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavalie 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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