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Caverty Family History

Caverty 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: Haverty, Caverly, Laverty, Lavery, Avery, Faherty, Covert, Haverly

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Where is the Caverty family from?

You can see how Caverty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caverty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caverty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Caverty family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caverty's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Caverty families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caverty 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 177 census records available for the last name Caverty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caverty 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Caverty. 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 21 military records available for the last name Caverty. For the veterans among your Caverty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caverty lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Caverty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Caverty in 1971 was 63, and 56 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caverty 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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