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Cavellier Family History

Cavellier 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: Callier, Caillier, Cuvelier, Cavalier, Lavelle, Capelle, Savelli

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Where is the Cavellier family from?

You can see how Cavellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavellier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavellier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Cavellier families living in Louisiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cavellier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cavellier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavellier 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 227 census records available for the last name Cavellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavellier 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Cavellier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Cavellier. For the veterans among your Cavellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavellier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Cavellier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cavellier in 1972 was 64, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavellier 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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