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Cavalla Family History

Cavalla 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, Cavalli, Calla, Valla, Capella, Tavella, Avella, Cavallaro

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Where is the Cavalla family from?

You can see how Cavalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavalla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cavalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Cavalla families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavalla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cavalla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavalla 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 Cavalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavalla. 40% of Cavalla men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Cavalla women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Proprietor
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Cavalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cavalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavalla 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Cavalla. 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 62 military records available for the last name Cavalla. For the veterans among your Cavalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavalla lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cavalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cavalla in 1961 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavalla 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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