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Kavaney Family History

Kavaney 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: Kaveney, Devaney, Kahanek, Keaney, Kaney, Kanney, Kahane, Kavan

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Where is the Kavaney family from?

You can see how Kavaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kavaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kavaney families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kavaney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kavaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavaney 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 Kavaney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kavaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Kavaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavaney 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kavaney. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kavaney. For the veterans among your Kavaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavaney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kavaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kavaney in 1965 was 78, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavaney 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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