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Cavinder Family History

Cavinder Surname Meaning

English (of Irish origin): variant of Cavender

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


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Where is the Cavinder family from?

You can see how Cavinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavinder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavinder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Cavinder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavinder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cavinder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavinder 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 Cavinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavinder. 60% of Cavinder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cavinder women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cavinder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cavinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavinder 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cavinder. 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 482 military records available for the last name Cavinder. For the veterans among your Cavinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavinder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cavinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cavinder in 1966 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavinder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavinder 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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