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Kavanas Family History

Kavanas 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: Kavanagh, Cabanas, Avans, Kanas, Kavan, Kahana, Cavanah, Avants

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Where is the Kavanas family from?

You can see how Kavanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavanas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kavanas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kavanas family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavanas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kavanas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavanas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kavanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kavanas. 100% of Kavanas men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Miner
    100%

What Kavanas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kavanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavanas 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kavanas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kavanas. For the veterans among your Kavanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavanas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kavanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kavanas in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavanas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavanas 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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