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Caviness Family History

Caviness Surname Meaning

Variant of Cabaniss a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caviness family from?

You can see how Caviness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caviness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caviness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Caviness families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Caviness's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caviness families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caviness 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 Caviness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caviness. 29% of Caviness men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Caviness women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caviness were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Caviness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Caviness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caviness 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Caviness. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Caviness. For the veterans among your Caviness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caviness lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Caviness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caviness in 1945 was 27, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caviness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caviness 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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