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Cavia Family History

Cavia 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: Cava, Calia, Davia, Navia, Pavia, Favia, Cavin, Gavin, David, Cai

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Where is the Cavia family from?

You can see how Cavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cavia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Cavia family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavia's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cavia families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavia 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 138 census records available for the last name Cavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavia 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Cavia. 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 Cavia. For the veterans among your Cavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavia lifespan?

Average Cavia life expectancy in 1983 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavia 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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