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Cavalin Family History

Cavalin 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: Carlin, Cantlin, Cavan, Caplin, Chavarin, Havlin, Camplin, Cavallo

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Where is the Cavalin family from?

You can see how Cavalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavalin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cavalin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cavalin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cavalin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cavalin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavalin 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 Cavalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavalin. 100% of Cavalin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Cavalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavalin 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Cavalin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cavalin. For the veterans among your Cavalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavalin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Cavalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cavalin in 1964 was 80, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavalin 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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