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Kanavel Family History

Kanavel 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: Kandel, Kanarek, Knabel, Kanaley, Kannel, Daniel, Mandel, Angel

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Where is the Kanavel family from?

You can see how Kanavel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanavel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanavel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kanavel families living in Ohio. This was about 76% of all the recorded Kanavel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanavel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanavel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanavel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanavel. 60% of Kanavel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanavel women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Shipping Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kanavel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Kanavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanavel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kanavel. 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 306 military records available for the last name Kanavel. For the veterans among your Kanavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanavel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kanavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kanavel in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanavel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanavel 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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