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Kavans Family History

Kavans 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: Avans, Kavan, Karas, Kazan, Navas, Krans, Havas, Kalan, Savas, Kaas

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Where is the Kavans family from?

You can see how Kavans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kavans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kavans family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kavans's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Kavans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Kavans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavans 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kavans. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kavans. For the veterans among your Kavans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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