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Cavendor Family History

Cavendor 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: Cavender, Lavender, Calender, Cavener, Cavinder, Davenport, Cravener

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Where is the Cavendor family from?

You can see how Cavendor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavendor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavendor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cavendor families living in Mississippi. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cavendor's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Cavendor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavendor 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 64 census records available for the last name Cavendor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavendor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cavendor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cavendor. For the veterans among your Cavendor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavendor lifespan?

Average Cavendor life expectancy in 1974 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavendor 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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