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Kavalauskas Family History

Kavalauskas 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: Kazlauskas, Jankauskas, Klukas, Kovalsky, Haluska, Galuska, Kovaleski

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Where is the Kavalauskas family from?

You can see how Kavalauskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavalauskas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kavalauskas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kavalauskas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kavalauskas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavalauskas 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 Kavalauskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kavalauskas. 56% of Kavalauskas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kavalauskas women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kavalauskas were Bakers Helper and Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • Molder
    23%
  • Bakers Helper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kavalauskas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Kavalauskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavalauskas 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kavalauskas. 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 140 military records available for the last name Kavalauskas. For the veterans among your Kavalauskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavalauskas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kavalauskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kavalauskas in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavalauskas 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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