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Cavins Family History

Cavins Surname Meaning

Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Cavins family from?

You can see how Cavins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Cavins families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Cavins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cavins families in 1911.
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What did your Cavins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cavins. 100% of Cavins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cavins women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cavins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cavins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cavins. For the veterans among your Cavins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavins lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cavins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cavins in 1951 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavins 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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