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Kavanna Family History

Kavanna 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: Cavanna, Lamanna, Khanna, Kovanda, Kavan, Kahana, Mahanna, Savannah

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Where is the Kavanna family from?

You can see how Kavanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Kavanna families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kavanna families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kavanna's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kavanna families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Kavanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavanna 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kavanna. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kavanna. For the veterans among your Kavanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavanna lifespan?

Average Kavanna life expectancy in 1959 was 59 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavanna 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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