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Cavenor Family History

Cavenor 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: Cavener, Cravener, Capener, Caver, Havener, Caven, Cavender, Caveney

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Where is the Cavenor family from?

You can see how Cavenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavenor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavenor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cavenor family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavenor's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cavenor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Cavenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavenor 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cavenor. 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 44 military records available for the last name Cavenor. For the veterans among your Cavenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavenor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Cavenor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cavenor in 1973 was 81, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavenor 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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