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Caville Family History

Caville Surname Meaning

see Cavill.

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


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Where is the Caville family from?

You can see how Caville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caville families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Caville families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Caville's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Caville families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caville 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 Caville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caville. 100% of Caville men worked as a Wood Machinist and 82% of Caville 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

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    19%

What Caville family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caville 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Caville. 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 111 military records available for the last name Caville. For the veterans among your Caville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caville lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Caville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caville in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caville 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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