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Cavaliere Family History

Cavaliere Surname Meaning

Italian: from cavaliere ‘knight horseman’ (from Late Latin caballarius)

possibly a status name but more likely a nickname or an occupational name for the servant of a knight.

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


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Where is the Cavaliere family from?

You can see how Cavaliere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavaliere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavaliere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cavaliere families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavaliere's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cavaliere families in 1891.
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What did your Cavaliere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glass Beveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cavaliere. 100% of Cavaliere men worked as a Glass Beveller and 100% of Cavaliere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Glass Beveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cavaliere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavaliere 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cavaliere. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cavaliere. For the veterans among your Cavaliere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavaliere lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cavaliere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cavaliere in 1954 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavaliere 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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