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Kaval Family History

Kaval 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: Kamal, Kava, Raval, Koval, Kalal, Kasal, Kavan, Kaba, Kral, Karas

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Where is the Kaval family from?

You can see how Kaval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaval family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kaval families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kaval's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaval families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaval 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 Kaval ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaval. 43% of Kaval men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

What Kaval family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Kaval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaval 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Kaval. 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 673 military records available for the last name Kaval. For the veterans among your Kaval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaval lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kaval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaval in 1966 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaval

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaval 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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