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Cavier Family History

Cavier 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: Javier, Cazier, Clavier, Lavier, Xavier, Caver, Favier, Cavner, Cater

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Where is the Cavier family from?

You can see how Cavier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cavier families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cavier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavier 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 380 census records available for the last name Cavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavier 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Cavier. 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 53 military records available for the last name Cavier. For the veterans among your Cavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cavier in 1965 was 62, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavier 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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