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Kavnaugh Family History

Kavnaugh 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, Kavanagh, Kalbaugh, Cavanaugh, Cavenaugh, Arbaugh, Kanagy

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Where is the Kavnaugh family from?

You can see how Kavnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavnaugh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kavnaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Kavnaugh families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavnaugh's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kavnaugh families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Kavnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavnaugh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kavnaugh. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kavnaugh. For the veterans among your Kavnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavnaugh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Kavnaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kavnaugh in 1973 was 52, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavnaugh 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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