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Cavenaugh Family History

Cavenaugh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cavanaugh.

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


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Where is the Cavenaugh family from?

You can see how Cavenaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavenaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavenaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cavenaugh families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cavenaugh's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cavenaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Cavenaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cavenaugh. 100% of Cavenaugh 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Cavenaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavenaugh 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Cavenaugh. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cavenaugh. For the veterans among your Cavenaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavenaugh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cavenaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cavenaugh in 1953 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavenaugh 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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