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Cavena Family History

Cavena 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: Cadena, Avena, Catena, Caven, Caveny, Cave, Raven, Aven, Canepa

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Where is the Cavena family from?

You can see how Cavena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavena family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Cavena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Cavena family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavena's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cavena families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavena 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 317 census records available for the last name Cavena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavena 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Cavena. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cavena. For the veterans among your Cavena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavena lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Cavena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cavena in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavena 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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