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Caviston Family History

Caviston 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: Christon, Caston, Creviston, Caison, Sabiston, Carlston, Davisson

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Where is the Caviston family from?

You can see how Caviston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caviston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caviston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Caviston families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Caviston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Caviston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caviston 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 Caviston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caviston. 38% of Caviston men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Miner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Caviston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caviston 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Caviston. 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 119 military records available for the last name Caviston. For the veterans among your Caviston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caviston lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Caviston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Caviston in 1951 was 58, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caviston 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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