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Cauver Family History

Cauver 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: Carver, Causer, Hauver, Calver, Caver, Lauver, Cruver, Fauver, Cater

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Where is the Cauver family from?

You can see how Cauver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cauver families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cauver family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauver's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cauver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cauver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Cauver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauver 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 Cauver. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cauver. For the veterans among your Cauver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauver lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauver 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cauver

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