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Cavanna Family History

Cavanna Name Meaning

Italian: topographic name for someone who lived in a rough or temporary dwelling from capanna ‘hut shelter’. Irish: shortened form of McCavana (from Mac an Mhanaigh) see Cavanah

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


Similar surnames: Chavanne, Lavigna, Cabana, Catania, Zavada, Capano, Caronna, Cabanas

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Where is the Cavanna family from?

You can see how Cavanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cavanna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cavanna families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cavanna's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cavanna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavanna. 34% of Cavanna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cavanna women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavanna were Retired and Beautician. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Retired
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    50%
  • Beautician
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cavanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavanna 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Cavanna. 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 294 military records available for the last name Cavanna. For the veterans among your Cavanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavanna lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cavanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cavanna in 1960 was 55, and 45 in 2004.

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