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Cavaca Family History

Cavaca 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: Cavaco, Cava, Cavan, Favara, Camara, Canada, Zavada, Vaca, Cabana

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Where is the Cavaca family from?

You can see how Cavaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavaca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cavaca families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavaca's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cavaca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavaca 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 83 census records available for the last name Cavaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavaca 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cavaca. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cavaca. For the veterans among your Cavaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavaca lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Cavaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cavaca in 1969 was 73, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavaca 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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