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Cauvier Family History

Cauvier 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, Carrier, Javier, Callier, Causer, Cazier, Clavier, Gautier

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Where is the Cauvier family from?

You can see how Cauvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauvier family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 50 Cauvier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauvier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cauvier families in 1911.
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What did your Cauvier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cauvier. 37% of Cauvier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Farmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cauvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauvier 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 Cauvier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cauvier. For the veterans among your Cauvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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