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Caviney Family History

Caviney 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: Caveney, Coveney, Carney, Viney, Gainey, Caines, Diviney, Rainey

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Where is the Caviney family from?

You can see how Caviney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caviney family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Caviney families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Caviney family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Caviney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Caviney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caviney 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 44 census records available for the last name Caviney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caviney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Caviney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Caviney. For the veterans among your Caviney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caviney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caviney 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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