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Cvens Family History

Cvens 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: Ovens, Ivens, Evens, Chen, Cheng, Sens, Aven, Evers, Ives, Chene

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Where is the Cvens family from?

You can see how Cvens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cvens family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Cvens families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cvens's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cvens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Cvens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cvens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cvens. 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 Cvens. For the veterans among your Cvens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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