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Kaver Family History

Kaver 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: Kader, Haver, Kacer, Laver, Kamer, Kaser, Kauer, Kater, Paver, Kafer

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Where is the Kaver family from?

You can see how Kaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kaver families living in Mississippi. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kaver's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kaver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaver 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 Kaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaver. 67% of Kaver 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
    67%
  • Blocker
    34%

What Kaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Kaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaver 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Kaver. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kaver. For the veterans among your Kaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaver in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaver 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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