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Cavagnar Family History

Cavagnar 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: Cavagnaro, Cavanna, Cavanah, Cavnar, Cavan, Lamagna, Gavaghan

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Where is the Cavagnar family from?

You can see how Cavagnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavagnar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavagnar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavagnar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cavagnar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavagnar 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 15 census records available for the last name Cavagnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavagnar 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cavagnar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cavagnar. For the veterans among your Cavagnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavagnar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Cavagnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cavagnar in 1967 was 88, and 75 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavagnar 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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