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Cavinaw Family History

Cavinaw 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: Avina, Cavin, Cavanah, Cavins, Cavnar, Gavin, Cain, Savin, Lavin

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Where is the Cavinaw family from?

You can see how Cavinaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavinaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavinaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cavinaw family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cavinaw's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Cavinaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavinaw 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 98 census records available for the last name Cavinaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavinaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cavinaw. 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 Cavinaw. For the veterans among your Cavinaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavinaw lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Cavinaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cavinaw in 1978 was 77, and 89 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavinaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavinaw 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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