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Caveness Family History

Caveness Surname Meaning

Variant of Cabaniss a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Caveness family from?

You can see how Caveness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caveness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Caveness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Caveness families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caveness's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Caveness families in 1911.
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What did your Caveness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caveness. 46% of Caveness men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Caveness women worked as a Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Ranch Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Caveness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caveness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caveness 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Caveness. 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 403 military records available for the last name Caveness. For the veterans among your Caveness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caveness lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Caveness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caveness in 1961 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caveness 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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