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Caveny Family History

Caveny Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keaveney.

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


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Where is the Caveny family from?

You can see how Caveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caveny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caveny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Caveny families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caveny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caveny families in 1911.
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What did your Caveny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caveny. 100% of Caveny 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Caveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caveny 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Caveny. 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 389 military records available for the last name Caveny. For the veterans among your Caveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caveny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Caveny in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caveny 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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