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Kavanaw Family History

Kavanaw 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, Kavan, Kahana, Cavanah, Kazan, Kalina, Kamara, Kagawa

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Where is the Kavanaw family from?

You can see how Kavanaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavanaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Kavanaw families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavanaw's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kavanaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavanaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Kavanaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavanaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kavanaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kavanaw. For the veterans among your Kavanaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavanaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavanaw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavanaw

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