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Cauvins Family History

Cauvins 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: Cavins, Calvin, Javins, Chauvin, Caulkins, Gauvin, Calkins, Cavin

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Where is the Cauvins family from?

You can see how Cauvins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cauvins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cauvins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Cauvins families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cauvins's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cauvins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Cauvins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cauvins 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cauvins. 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 Cauvins. For the veterans among your Cauvins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cauvins lifespan?

Average Cauvins life expectancy in 1993 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cauvins 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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