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Caviel Family History

Caviel 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: Cavill, Daniel, Cave, Camel, Capel, Savel, Clavel, Carrel, Civil

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Where is the Caviel family from?

You can see how Caviel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caviel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Caviel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Caviel family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caviel's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Caviel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caviel 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 Caviel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caviel. 100% of Caviel men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Caviel 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Caviel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Caviel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caviel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Caviel. 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 Caviel. For the veterans among your Caviel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caviel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Caviel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caviel in 1965 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caviel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caviel 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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