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Cazenave Family History

Cazenave Name Meaning

French: habitational name from Cazenave the name of several places in southwestern France an Occitan cognate of Catalan and Italian Casanova . Compare Casnave .

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


Similar surnames: Cadena, Catena, Cannavo, Cadenas, Canale, Cane, Carne, Caesar, Cave

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Where is the Cazenave family from?

You can see how Cazenave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cazenave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cazenave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Cazenave families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cazenave's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cazenave families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cazenave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cazenave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cazenave. 67% of Cazenave men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cazenave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cazenave 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Cazenave. 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 233 military records available for the last name Cazenave. For the veterans among your Cazenave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cazenave lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cazenave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cazenave in 1956 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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