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Cavanar Family History

Cavanar 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: Cavanah, Cavnar, Cavan, Cabana, Cabanas, Cavagnaro, Cavanna, Cavener

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Where is the Cavanar family from?

You can see how Cavanar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavanar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cavanar families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cavanar family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavanar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cavanar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavanar 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 Cavanar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavanar. 100% of Cavanar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cavanar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Cavanar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavanar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cavanar. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cavanar. For the veterans among your Cavanar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavanar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Cavanar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cavanar in 1980 was 71, and 58 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavanar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavanar 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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