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Cavile Family History

Cavile 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, Cave, Cable, Aviles, Civil, Castle, Cail, Avila, Cale, Casale

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Where is the Cavile family from?

You can see how Cavile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavile family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Cavile families living in Middlesex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cavile's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cavile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavile 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 134 census records available for the last name Cavile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavile 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cavile. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cavile. For the veterans among your Cavile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavile lifespan?

Average Cavile life expectancy in 1988 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavile 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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