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Cavelly Family History

Cavelly 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: Cavell, Caverly, Lavelle, Capelle, Savelli, Capella, Tavella, Capell

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Where is the Cavelly family from?

You can see how Cavelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavelly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cavelly families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavelly's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Cavelly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Cavelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavelly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cavelly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cavelly. For the veterans among your Cavelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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