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Cven Family History

Cven 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: Chen, Aven, Coven, Even, Coen, Caven, Chon, Over, Chew, Leven

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Where is the Cven family from?

You can see how Cven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cven family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Cven family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cven's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cven families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Cven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cven 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cven. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cven. For the veterans among your Cven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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