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Cavett Family History

Cavett Surname Meaning

Scottish (of French origin): altered form of French Cavet which is either a diminutive of Cave 3 or a metonymic occupational name for a laborer.

It refers to one who used a cavet, an Old Occitan word for a tool for clearing ground for cultivation.

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


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Where is the Cavett family from?

You can see how Cavett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Cavett families living in Hampshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cavett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cavett families in 1891.
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What did your Cavett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cavett. 100% of Cavett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cavett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavett 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Cavett. 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 876 military records available for the last name Cavett. For the veterans among your Cavett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cavett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cavett in 1949 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavett 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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