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Cavaco Family History

Cavaco Surname Meaning

Portuguese: nickname from cavaco ‘log’ but there also exist various places called Cavaco or Cavacos which could have given rise to the surname.

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


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Where is the Cavaco family from?

You can see how Cavaco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavaco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cavaco families living in Hawaii. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cavaco's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Cavaco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavaco 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 Cavaco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavaco. 72% of Cavaco men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

What Cavaco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Cavaco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavaco 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Cavaco. 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 85 military records available for the last name Cavaco. For the veterans among your Cavaco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavaco lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cavaco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cavaco in 1964 was 53, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavaco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavaco 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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