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Cavna Family History

Cavna 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: Cava, Cavnar, Cane, Rana, Carne, Cain, Dana, Hanna, Cave, Barna

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Where is the Cavna family from?

You can see how Cavna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavna family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cavna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cavna family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavna's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cavna families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavna 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 63 census records available for the last name Cavna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavna 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cavna. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cavna. For the veterans among your Cavna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavna lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cavna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cavna in 1959 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavna 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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