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Cavazas Family History

Cavazas 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: Cavazos, Cabanas, Cabezas, Cavanah, Vadas, Barabas, Navas, Havas

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Where is the Cavazas family from?

You can see how Cavazas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavazas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cavazas families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavazas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cavazas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavazas 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 Cavazas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavazas. 80% of Cavazas men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cavazas women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavazas were Farm Labor and Laundress.

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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
    80%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Cavazas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavazas 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Cavazas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cavazas. For the veterans among your Cavazas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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