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Cavon Family History

Cavon 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: Caron, Avon, Caton, Cason, Cavan, Capon, Pavon, Caven, Cavin, Canon

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Where is the Cavon family from?

You can see how Cavon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Cavon families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavon's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Cavon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Cavon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavon 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Cavon. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cavon. For the veterans among your Cavon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Cavon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cavon in 1972 was 69, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavon 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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