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Cavagnaro Family History

Cavagnaro Surname Meaning

Italian (Genoa): occupational name for a basketmaker from an agent derivative of cavagna ‘basket’ (now obsolete).

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


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Where is the Cavagnaro family from?

You can see how Cavagnaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavagnaro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavagnaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cavagnaro families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavagnaro's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cavagnaro families in 1891.
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What did your Cavagnaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavagnaro. 15% of Cavagnaro men worked as a Truck Driver and 30% of Cavagnaro women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavagnaro were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    15%
  • Scavenger
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cavagnaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavagnaro 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 Cavagnaro. 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 925 military records available for the last name Cavagnaro. For the veterans among your Cavagnaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavagnaro lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cavagnaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cavagnaro in 1950 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavagnaro 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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