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Cavataio Family History

Cavataio Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name from a derivative of Latin cavator ‘miner’.

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


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Where is the Cavataio family from?

You can see how Cavataio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavataio family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cavataio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Cavataio family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavataio's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Cavataio families in 1841.
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What did your Cavataio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavataio. 24% of Cavataio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cavataio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavataio were Manager and House Wife.

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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
    24%
  • Shoe Maker
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Sales Girl
    23%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • House Wife
    23%

What Cavataio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Cavataio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavataio 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Cavataio. 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 209 military records available for the last name Cavataio. For the veterans among your Cavataio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavataio lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cavataio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cavataio in 1962 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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