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Cavnnaugh Family History

Cavnnaugh 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: Cavanaugh, Cavenaugh, Cavanagh, Kavanaugh, Kavanagh, Carbaugh

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Where is the Cavnnaugh family from?

You can see how Cavnnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavnnaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavnnaugh family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavnnaugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cavnnaugh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Cavnnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavnnaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cavnnaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cavnnaugh. For the veterans among your Cavnnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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