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Caverly Family History

Caverly Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): shortened form of Calverley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Calvery, Haverly, Avery, Cater, Lavery, Calverley, Eavey, Epperly

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Where is the Caverly family from?

You can see how Caverly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caverly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caverly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 57 Caverly families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Caverly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caverly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caverly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caverly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Caverly. 60% of Caverly men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Caverly women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caverly were Merchant and Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Student
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    25%
  • Income
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Caverly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caverly 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Caverly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Caverly. For the veterans among your Caverly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caverly lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caverly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caverly in 1956 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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