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Cavers Family History

Cavers Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Cavers in Roxburghshire.

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


Similar surnames: Capers, Lavers, Caver, Avers, Chavers, Caves, Cater, Cave, Davern

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Where is the Cavers family from?

You can see how Cavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 72 Cavers families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cavers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cavers families in 1911.
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What did your Cavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cavers. 45% of Cavers men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Cavers women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavers were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    45%
  • Income
    14%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cavers. 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 442 military records available for the last name Cavers. For the veterans among your Cavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavers lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Cavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cavers in 1946 was 54, and 1 in 2003.

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