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Caveney Family History

Caveney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keaveney.

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


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Where is the Caveney family from?

You can see how Caveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caveney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caveney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Caveney families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Caveney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caveney families in 1891.
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What did your Caveney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caveney. 63% of Caveney men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Caveney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caveney were Road Sweeper and Shorthand Typist Bookkeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    63%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Road Sweeper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist Bookkeeper
    3%

What Caveney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caveney 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Caveney. 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 722 military records available for the last name Caveney. For the veterans among your Caveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caveney lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Caveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caveney in 1957 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caveney 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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