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Cavani Family History

Cavani Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cavan, Tavani, Caban, Cava, Lalani, Catano, Savant, Madani, Calvano

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Where is the Cavani family from?

You can see how Cavani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavani family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Cavani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cavani family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cavani's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cavani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cavani. 100% of Cavani men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Cavani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavani 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Cavani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Cavani. For the veterans among your Cavani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavani lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Cavani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cavani in 1967 was 80, and 58 in 1999.

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