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Kavander Family History

Kavander 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: Lavender, Levander, Kolander, Cavinder, Cavender, Lavinder, Vander

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Where is the Kavander family from?

You can see how Kavander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kavander families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kavander's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kavander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavander 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 134 census records available for the last name Kavander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavander 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kavander. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kavander. For the veterans among your Kavander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kavander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kavander in 1964 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavander 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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