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Kavig Family History

Kavig 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: Kang, Gavin, David, Kai, Savin, Lavin, Kivi, Kari, Avis, Haig

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Where is the Kavig family from?

You can see how Kavig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kavig family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kavig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kavig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavig 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kavig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kavig. For the veterans among your Kavig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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