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Cavil Family History

Cavil Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Cavill.

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


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Where is the Cavil family from?

You can see how Cavil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Cavil families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cavil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cavil families in 1911.
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What did your Cavil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cavil. 100% of Cavil men worked as a 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cavil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavil 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Cavil. 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 295 military records available for the last name Cavil. For the veterans among your Cavil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavil lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cavil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cavil in 1945 was 22, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavil 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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