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Cavalet Family History

Cavalet 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: Casale, Cavallo, Cavaleri, Zavaleta, Canales, Canale, Favale

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Where is the Cavalet family from?

You can see how Cavalet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavalet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavalet family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavalet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cavalet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavalet 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 34 census records available for the last name Cavalet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavalet 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 Cavalet. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cavalet. For the veterans among your Cavalet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavalet lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Cavalet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cavalet in 1981 was 46, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavalet 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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