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Cavender Family History

Cavender Surname Meaning

English: most probably a nickname from an Anglo-Norman French equivalent of French chavender ‘chub’ (the fish).

English (of Irish origin): Anglicized form of Kavanagh (and its variants including Cavenagh) or Cavanna.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cavender family from?

You can see how Cavender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Cavender families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cavender's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cavender families in 1891.
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What did your Cavender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cavender. 100% of Cavender men worked as a Builders Labourer and 93% of Cavender women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Cavender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavender 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Cavender. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Cavender. For the veterans among your Cavender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavender lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cavender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cavender in 1944 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavender 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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