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Cavis Family History

Cavis 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: Avis, Caris, Lavis, Chavis, Havis, Cavin, Bavis, Davis, Tavis, Caves

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Where is the Cavis family from?

You can see how Cavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Cavis families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cavis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cavis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavis 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 Cavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cavis. 55% of Cavis 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
    55%
  • Cotton Weaver
    46%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavis 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Cavis. 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 373 military records available for the last name Cavis. For the veterans among your Cavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Cavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cavis in 1960 was 64, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavis 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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