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Kaivan Family History

Kaivan 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: Kavan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Kapitan, Krizan, Galvan, Kalan

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Where is the Kaivan family from?

You can see how Kaivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaivan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaivan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaivan 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 2 census records available for the last name Kaivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaivan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kaivan. 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 Kaivan. For the veterans among your Kaivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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