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Cavagna Family History

Cavagna 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: Cavanna, Cavan, Lamagna, Castagna, Alagna, Cabana, Lavigna, Cavagnaro

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Where is the Cavagna family from?

You can see how Cavagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavagna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavagna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Cavagna families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavagna's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cavagna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavagna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cavagna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavagna. 34% of Cavagna men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Cavagna women worked as a Sewing.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Cavagna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Cavagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavagna 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Cavagna. 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 77 military records available for the last name Cavagna. For the veterans among your Cavagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavagna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cavagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cavagna in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavagna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavagna 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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