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Kaivas Family History

Kaivas 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: Kalivas, Karas, Livas, Kairis, Kardas, Kangas, Navas, Havas, Savas

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What did your Kaivas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaivas. 100% of Kaivas men worked as a Section Hand.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Section Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kaivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaivas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kaivas. 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 Kaivas. For the veterans among your Kaivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaivas lifespan?

Average Kaivas life expectancy in 1979 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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