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Cavnah Family History

Cavnah 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: Cavanah, Cavnar, Canal, Cava, Cavan, Carnal, Canas, Cannan, Hannah

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Where is the Cavnah family from?

You can see how Cavnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavnah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavnah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cavnah family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavnah's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cavnah families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Cavnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavnah 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cavnah. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cavnah. For the veterans among your Cavnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavnah lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Cavnah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cavnah in 1977 was 55, and 91 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavnah 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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