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Cawvey Family History

Cawvey Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Cawvey family from?

You can see how Cawvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cawvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cawvey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cawvey families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cawvey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cawvey families in 1911.
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What did your Cawvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cawvey. 63% of Cawvey 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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Cawvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Cawvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cawvey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Cawvey. 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 245 military records available for the last name Cawvey. For the veterans among your Cawvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cawvey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cawvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cawvey in 1953 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cawvey 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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