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Cavinall Family History

Cavinall 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: Cavill, Cardinal, Carnell, Vinal, Canal, Bagnall, Ravenell, Fairall

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Where is the Cavinall family from?

You can see how Cavinall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavinall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cavinall families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cavinall's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cavinall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavinall 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 Cavinall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cavinall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Cavinall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavinall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cavinall. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cavinall. For the veterans among your Cavinall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavinall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Cavinall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cavinall in 1970 was 90, and 86 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavinall 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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