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Cavall Family History

Cavall 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: Cavallo, Cavill, Cavell, Cavalli, Cahall, Call, Canal, Cava, Duvall

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Where is the Cavall family from?

You can see how Cavall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cavall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cavall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cavall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cavall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rush Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavall. 34% of Cavall men worked as a Rush Boy.

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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

  • Rush Boy
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Cavall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavall 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Cavall. 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 43 military records available for the last name Cavall. For the veterans among your Cavall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavall lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Cavall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cavall in 1956 was 34, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavall 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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