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Cavatta Family History

Cavatta 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: Savasta, Baratta, Cavett, Cavaretta, Cavanna, Vanatta, Cravotta

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Where is the Cavatta family from?

You can see how Cavatta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavatta family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Cavatta family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cavatta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cavatta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavatta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavatta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cavatta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Cavatta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavatta 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cavatta. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cavatta. For the veterans among your Cavatta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavatta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Cavatta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cavatta in 1961 was 51, and 52 in 1995.

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