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Cavelty Family History

Cavelty 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: Cavett, Haverty, Cavell, Cavey, Caverly, Lavely, Caveney, Laverty

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Where is the Cavelty family from?

You can see how Cavelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavelty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavelty family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavelty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cavelty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavelty 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 4 census records available for the last name Cavelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavelty 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cavelty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cavelty. For the veterans among your Cavelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavelty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Cavelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cavelty in 1973 was 99, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavelty 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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