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Caves Name Meaning

English: variant of Cave with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Cave, Chaves, Aves, Caven, Capes, Draves, Games, Capps, Lavers, Cates

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Where is the Caves family from?

You can see how Caves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Caves families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Caves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caves. 100% of Caves 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Caves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caves 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Caves. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Caves. For the veterans among your Caves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caves lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Caves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Caves in 1955 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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