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Kavanay Family History

Kavanay 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, Lavanway, Kahana, Cavanah, Dacanay, Kaveney, Mahanay

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Where is the Kavanay family from?

You can see how Kavanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavanay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Kavanay families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Kavanay families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavanay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kavanay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavanay 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 64 census records available for the last name Kavanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavanay 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 Kavanay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kavanay. For the veterans among your Kavanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavanay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Kavanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kavanay in 1979 was 91, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavanay 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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