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Caves Family History

Caves Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cave with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Caves family from?

You can see how Caves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Caves families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Caves's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Caves families in 1891.
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What did your Caves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caves. 24% of Caves men worked as a Farmworker and 93% of Caves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caves were General Labourer Brickwor and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmworker
    24%
  • Wood Machinist
    16%
  • General Labourer Brickworks Heavy Worker
    16%
  • General Labourer Brickwor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Caves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caves 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Caves. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Caves. For the veterans among your Caves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caves lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Caves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Caves in 1955 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caves 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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