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Cavie Family History

Cavie Surname Meaning

see Cavey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cavie family from?

You can see how Cavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cavie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cavie families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cavie's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cavie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavie 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 Cavie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cavie. 100% of Cavie men worked as a Bricklayer and 93% of Cavie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavie 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Cavie. 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 81 military records available for the last name Cavie. For the veterans among your Cavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavie 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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