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Caverhill Family History

Caverhill 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: Averill, Underhill, Cavill, Cahill, Cavell, Cargill, Cantrill

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Where is the Caverhill family from?

You can see how Caverhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caverhill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caverhill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 23 Caverhill families living in Northumberland. This was about 72% of all the recorded Caverhill's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Caverhill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caverhill 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 Caverhill ancestors do for a living?

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

What Caverhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caverhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caverhill 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Caverhill. 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 350 military records available for the last name Caverhill. For the veterans among your Caverhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caverhill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Caverhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Caverhill in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caverhill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caverhill 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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