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Caveill Family History

Caveill 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: Cavill, Cavell, Averill, Capell, Canell, Carvell, Cabell, Covell

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Where is the Caveill family from?

You can see how Caveill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caveill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caveill family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caveill's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Caveill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caveill 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 Caveill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caveill. 100% of Caveill 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Caveill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caveill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Caveill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Caveill. For the veterans among your Caveill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caveill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caveill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caveill

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