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Cavillo Family History

Cavillo 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: Cavallo, Camillo, Casillo, Cavill, Calvillo, Carillo, Carrillo

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Where is the Cavillo family from?

You can see how Cavillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cavillo family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cavillo's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Cavillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cavillo. 100% of Cavillo 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 260 census records available for the last name Cavillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavillo 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cavillo. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cavillo. For the veterans among your Cavillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavillo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cavillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cavillo in 1966 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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