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Cavos Family History

Cavos 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: Caves, Cao, Cave, Amos, Capo, Caron, Chaves, Kakos, Baros, Avon

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Where is the Cavos family from?

You can see how Cavos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cavos families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cavos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cavos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cavos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Cavos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavos 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cavos. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cavos. For the veterans among your Cavos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavos lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Cavos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cavos in 1974 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

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