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Caven Family History

Caven Surname Meaning

Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Cavin.

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


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Where is the Caven family from?

You can see how Caven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Caven families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Caven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caven families in 1911.
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What did your Caven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Caven. 65% of Caven men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Caven women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    65%
  • Student
    12%
  • Doctor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Caven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caven 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Caven. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caven. For the veterans among your Caven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caven lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Caven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Caven in 1958 was 49, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caven 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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