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Cavanna Family History

Cavanna Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name for someone who lived in a rough or temporary dwelling from capanna ‘hut shelter’.

Irish: shortened form of McCavana (from Mac an Mhanaigh) see Cavanah.

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


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Where is the Cavanna family from?

You can see how Cavanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cavanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Cavanna families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cavanna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cavanna families in 1891.
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What did your Cavanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cavanna. 100% of Cavanna men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Cavanna women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cavanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavanna 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Cavanna. 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 294 military records available for the last name Cavanna. For the veterans among your Cavanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavanna lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cavanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cavanna in 1960 was 55, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavanna 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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