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Cavalas Family History

Cavalas 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: Avalos, Callas, Cavallo, Canales, Cabanas, Canlas, Davalos, Chvala

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Where is the Cavalas family from?

You can see how Cavalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavalas family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cavalas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cavalas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Cavalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavalas 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cavalas. 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 Cavalas. For the veterans among your Cavalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavalas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Cavalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cavalas in 1975 was 79, and 102 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavalas 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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