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Cavignano Family History

Cavignano 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: Savignano, Cavagnaro, Carignan, Bisignano, Gavigan, Davignon

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cavignano ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Cavignano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavignano 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cavignano. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Cavignano. For the veterans among your Cavignano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavignano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Cavignano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cavignano in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 1998.

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