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Cavazo Family History

Cavazo 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: Cavaco, Cavazos, Cava, Cavan, Catano, Favaro, Cavallo, Calvano

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Where is the Cavazo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavazo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cavazo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavazo. 100% of Cavazo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Cavazo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavazo 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cavazo. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cavazo. For the veterans among your Cavazo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavazo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cavazo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cavazo in 1972 was 64, and 61 in 2004.

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