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Kavan Family History

Kavan Surname Meaning

Czech (also Kaván): from a vernacular form of Gawan.

German form of the English personal name of Celtic origin Gawain, borne by one of the knights of the Round Table.

(see Gavin).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kavan family from?

You can see how Kavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kavan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kavan families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kavan's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Kavan families in 1891.
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What did your Kavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kavan. 100% of Kavan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavan 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Kavan. 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 287 military records available for the last name Kavan. For the veterans among your Kavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kavan in 1962 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavan 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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