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Kavenaugh Family History

Kavenaugh 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: Kavanaugh, Cavenaugh, Kavanagh, Cavanaugh, Keebaugh, Tevebaugh

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Where is the Kavenaugh family from?

You can see how Kavenaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavenaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kavenaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kavenaugh families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavenaugh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kavenaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavenaugh 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 Kavenaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kavenaugh. 38% of Kavenaugh men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kavenaugh women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Kavenaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kavenaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavenaugh 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kavenaugh. 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 184 military records available for the last name Kavenaugh. For the veterans among your Kavenaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavenaugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Kavenaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kavenaugh in 1968 was 65, and 77 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavenaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavenaugh 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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