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Cavaglia Family History

Cavaglia 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: Zavaglia, Cimaglia, Savaglio, Ramaglia, Caniglia, Cavalli, Battaglia

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Where is the Cavaglia family from?

You can see how Cavaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cavaglia families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cavaglia's in USA. California had the highest population of Cavaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavaglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavaglia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Cavaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavaglia 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cavaglia. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cavaglia. For the veterans among your Cavaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavaglia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cavaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cavaglia in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 2002.

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