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Cavenah Family History

Cavenah 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: Cavanah, Cadena, Avena, Catena, Cadenas, Cavener, Caven, Cavanagh

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Where is the Cavenah family from?

You can see how Cavenah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavenah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavenah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Cavenah families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavenah's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cavenah families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavenah 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 Cavenah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavenah. 100% of Cavenah men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cavenah women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Cavenah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Cavenah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavenah 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Cavenah. 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 204 military records available for the last name Cavenah. For the veterans among your Cavenah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavenah lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cavenah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cavenah in 1957 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavenah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavenah 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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