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Cavelti Family History

Cavelti 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: Savelli, Carvelli, Cavett, Cavell, Caselli, Capelli, Carelli, Covelli

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Where is the Cavelti family from?

You can see how Cavelti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavelti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavelti family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cavelti's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Cavelti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavelti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cavelti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavelti. 100% of Cavelti women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Cavelti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Cavelti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavelti 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Cavelti. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cavelti. For the veterans among your Cavelti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavelti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Cavelti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cavelti in 1964 was 42, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavelti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavelti ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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