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Cavert Family History

Cavert 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: Covert, Cavett, Calvert, Caver, Ravert, Cater, Cave, Davern, Cover

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Where is the Cavert family from?

You can see how Cavert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cavert families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cavert's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Cavert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavert 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 Cavert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavert. 28% of Cavert men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Cavert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavert were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Clerk
    31%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cavert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavert 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Cavert. 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 305 military records available for the last name Cavert. For the veterans among your Cavert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cavert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cavert in 1963 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavert 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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