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Caccavale Family History

Caccavale Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Caccavari an agent noun from Greek kakkabos ‘boiler’

(Latinized as caccabus); hence an occupational name for a maker of boilers.

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


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Where is the Caccavale family from?

You can see how Caccavale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caccavale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Caccavale families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Caccavale's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caccavale families in 1920.
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What did your Caccavale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caccavale. 23% of Caccavale men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Caccavale women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caccavale were Salesman and Floor Girl.

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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
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Floor Girl
    20%

What Caccavale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Caccavale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caccavale 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Caccavale. 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 358 military records available for the last name Caccavale. For the veterans among your Caccavale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caccavale lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Caccavale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Caccavale in 1947 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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