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Kavalier Family History

Kavalier 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: Cavalier, Cavaliere, Cavalieri, Chevalier, Kapler, Lavallee, Kamler

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Where is the Kavalier family from?

You can see how Kavalier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavalier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kavalier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kavalier families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavalier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kavalier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavalier 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 117 census records available for the last name Kavalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavalier 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kavalier. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kavalier. For the veterans among your Kavalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavalier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kavalier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kavalier in 1964 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavalier 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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