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Cavello Family History

Cavello 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: Cavallo, Cabello, Covello, Capello, Cavell, Civello, Carello

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Where is the Cavello family from?

You can see how Cavello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavello family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cavello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cavello family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavello's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cavello families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavello 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 Cavello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Worker Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavello. 24% of Cavello men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cavello women worked as a Bench Worker Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavello were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    24%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Presser
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker Inspector
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Cavello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cavello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavello 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Cavello. 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 133 military records available for the last name Cavello. For the veterans among your Cavello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavello lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cavello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cavello in 1950 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavello 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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