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Cavenach Family History

Cavenach 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: Cavanagh, Cavanah, Catanach, Cavenaugh, Kavanagh, Cadena, Cenac

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Where is the Cavenach family from?

You can see how Cavenach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavenach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Cavenach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Cavenach families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavenach's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cavenach families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavenach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Cavenach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavenach 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cavenach. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cavenach. For the veterans among your Cavenach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavenach lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavenach 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 Cavenach

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