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Kavalla Family History

Kavalla 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: Valla, Tavella, Avella, Cavallo, Lavalle, Vavala, Kapala, La Valla

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavalla 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 10 census records available for the last name Kavalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavalla 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kavalla. 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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There are 27 military records available for the last name Kavalla. For the veterans among your Kavalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavalla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Kavalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kavalla in 1966 was 55, and 51 in 1968.

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