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Cawentt Family History

Cawentt 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: Cavett, Cowett, Rowett, Catt, Wendt, Canto, Parent, Cadena, Fawcett

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Where is the Cawentt family from?

You can see how Cawentt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawentt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cawentt families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cawentt's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Cawentt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Cawentt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawentt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cawentt. 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 Cawentt. For the veterans among your Cawentt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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