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Cavasos Family History

Cavasos Surname Meaning

Hispanic: variant of Cavazos.

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


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Where is the Cavasos family from?

You can see how Cavasos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavasos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavasos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cavasos family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavasos's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cavasos families in 1891.
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What did your Cavasos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavasos. 31% of Cavasos men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Cavasos women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavasos were Farm Laborer and 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
    31%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cavasos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavasos 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Cavasos. 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 178 military records available for the last name Cavasos. For the veterans among your Cavasos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavasos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cavasos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cavasos in 1964 was 80, and 53 in 2004.

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