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Cavala Family History

Cavala 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: Chvala, Vavala, Catala, Savala, Zavala, Cala, Rajala, Favela, Canal

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Where is the Cavala family from?

You can see how Cavala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cavala family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavala's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cavala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavala 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 Cavala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavala. 100% of Cavala 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Cavala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavala 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Cavala. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cavala. For the veterans among your Cavala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Cavala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cavala in 1962 was 90, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavala 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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