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Kavaljian Family History

Kavaljian Surname 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: Kalajian, Kazanjian, Kazarian, Avakian, Abajian, Karlin, Kalman

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Where is the Kavaljian family from?

You can see how Kavaljian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavaljian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kavaljian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kavaljian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kavaljian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Kavaljian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavaljian 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kavaljian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Kavaljian. For the veterans among your Kavaljian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavaljian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kavaljian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kavaljian in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavaljian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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