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Cavileer Family History

Cavileer 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: Cavalier, Cavinder, Calder, Aviles, Casler, Javier, Callier, Avinger

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Where is the Cavileer family from?

You can see how Cavileer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavileer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavileer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cavileer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavileer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cavileer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavileer 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 Cavileer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bayman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavileer. 28% of Cavileer men worked as a Bayman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bayman
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Cavileer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Cavileer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavileer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cavileer. 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 170 military records available for the last name Cavileer. For the veterans among your Cavileer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavileer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cavileer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cavileer in 1958 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavileer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavileer 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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