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Cauvin Family History

Cauvin Surname Meaning

French: nickname derived from cauve a regional form of chauve ‘bald’ (see Chauvin). Compare Covin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cauvin family from?

You can see how Cauvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cauvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Cauvin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cauvin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Cauvin families in 1891.
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What did your Cauvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cauvin. 50% of Cauvin men worked as a Farming.

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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 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Conductor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cauvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauvin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cauvin. 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 150 military records available for the last name Cauvin. For the veterans among your Cauvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauvin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cauvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cauvin in 1964 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauvin 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.

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