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Caivnie Family History

Caivnie 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: Caine, Carnie, Caissie, Cane, Carne, Cain, Cave, Paine, Laine, Raine

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Where is the Caivnie family from?

You can see how Caivnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caivnie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caivnie families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Caivnie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caivnie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caivnie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Caivnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caivnie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caivnie. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caivnie. For the veterans among your Caivnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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