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Cavyan Family History

Cavyan 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: Cavan, Carman, Callan, Caban, Cava, Payan, Caya, Calman, Cryan

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Cavyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavyan 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 Cavyan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cavyan. For the veterans among your Cavyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavyan lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Cavyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cavyan in 1998 was 82, and 77 in 1999.

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