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Cavner Family History

Cavner Name Meaning

Variant of Cavener .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cavnar, Havner, Carner, Cayer, Hapner, Agner, Laner, Kasner, Havener

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Where is the Cavner family from?

You can see how Cavner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cavner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Cavner families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Cavner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cavner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cavner. 55% of Cavner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cavner women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farming
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cavner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavner 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Cavner. 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 260 military records available for the last name Cavner. For the veterans among your Cavner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cavner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cavner in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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