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Kavney Family History

Kavney 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: Kaney, Kanney, Karney, Kaveney, Radney, Haney, Arney, Adney, Kasner

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Where is the Kavney family from?

You can see how Kavney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kavney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kavney family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavney's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kavney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Kavney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavney 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kavney. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kavney. For the veterans among your Kavney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Kavney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kavney in 1960 was 62, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavney 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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