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Cavender Name Meaning

English: most probably a nickname from an Anglo-Norman French equivalent of French chavender ‘chub’ (the fish). English (of Irish origin): Anglicized form of Kavanagh (and its variants including Cavenagh) or Cavanna . Compare Cavinder .

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


Similar surnames: Cavener, Cavinder, Calender, Lavender, Kaveney, Mander, Lander

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Where is the Cavender family from?

You can see how Cavender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Cavender families living in New Brunswick. This was about 70% of all the recorded Cavender's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cavender families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavender. 25% of Cavender men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Cavender women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cavender were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Cavender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavender 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Cavender. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Cavender. For the veterans among your Cavender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavender lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cavender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cavender in 1944 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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