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Cauvain Family History

Cauvain 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: Captain, Cavan, Calvin, Chauvin, Laurain, Gauvin, Cavin, Carvin

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Where is the Cauvain family from?

You can see how Cauvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauvain family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Cauvain families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauvain's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Cauvain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Cauvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauvain 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Cauvain. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cauvain. For the veterans among your Cauvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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