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Cavanillas Family History

Cavanillas 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: Cabanilla, Casillas, Vanella, Fasanella, Pasillas, Cabaniss, Castilla

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Where is the Cavanillas family from?

You can see how Cavanillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavanillas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavanillas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavanillas's in USA. California had the highest population of Cavanillas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavanillas 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 65 census records available for the last name Cavanillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavanillas 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cavanillas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cavanillas. For the veterans among your Cavanillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavanillas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1969, in the United States, Cavanillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cavanillas in 1966 was 79, and 52 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavanillas 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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