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Cavera Family History

Cavera 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: Tavera, Chavera, Caver, Avera, Cater, Cave, Davern, Cover, Haver

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Where is the Cavera family from?

You can see how Cavera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cavera families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cavera's in USA. California had the highest population of Cavera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavera 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 Cavera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavera. 50% of Cavera men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cavera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Cavera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavera 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Cavera. 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 35 military records available for the last name Cavera. For the veterans among your Cavera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavera lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Cavera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cavera in 1965 was 64, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavera 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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