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Cavnar Family History

Cavnar Surname Meaning

Variant of Cavener.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cavnar family from?

You can see how Cavnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavnar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cavnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cavnar families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cavnar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cavnar families in 1891.
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What did your Cavnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavnar. 67% of Cavnar men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Real Estate
    34%

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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Cavnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavnar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cavnar. 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 247 military records available for the last name Cavnar. For the veterans among your Cavnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavnar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cavnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cavnar in 1966 was 77, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavnar 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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