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Cavich Family History

Cavich 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: Savich, Pavich, Kalich, Slavich, Lasich, Barich, Zuvich, Balich

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Where is the Cavich family from?

You can see how Cavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cavich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cavich families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cavich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavich. 67% of Cavich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cavich women 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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Cavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavich 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Cavich. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cavich. For the veterans among your Cavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Cavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cavich in 1962 was 73, and 67 in 1996.

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