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Caveran Family History

Caveran 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: Davern, Cavan, Cameron, Tavera, Chavera, Caver, Taveras, Havran

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Where is the Caveran family from?

You can see how Caveran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caveran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Caveran families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Caveran families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caveran's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caveran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caveran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Caveran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caveran 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Caveran. 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 1 military records available for the last name Caveran. For the veterans among your Caveran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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