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Cuvillier Family History

Cuvillier 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: Caillier, Devillier, Cuvelier, Callier, Aumiller, Vallier, Hillier

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Where is the Cuvillier family from?

You can see how Cuvillier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuvillier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuvillier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cuvillier family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cuvillier's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Cuvillier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuvillier 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 Cuvillier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cuvillier. 100% of Cuvillier men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Cuvillier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Cuvillier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuvillier 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Cuvillier. 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 115 military records available for the last name Cuvillier. For the veterans among your Cuvillier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuvillier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Cuvillier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cuvillier in 1960 was 29, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuvillier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuvillier 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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