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Cavalien Family History

Cavalien 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: Cavalier, Cavaliere, Cavalieri, Carlin, Chevalier, Lavallee, Cantlin

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Where is the Cavalien family from?

You can see how Cavalien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavalien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cavalien families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cavalien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cavalien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavalien 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 30 census records available for the last name Cavalien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavalien 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cavalien. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cavalien. For the veterans among your Cavalien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavalien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavalien 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavalien

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