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Kavana Family History

Kavana Surname Meaning

from Kavanagh or reduced from Mac an Mhanaigh see McCavana.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kavana family from?

You can see how Kavana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kavana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kavana families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavana's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Kavana families in 1891.
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What did your Kavana ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kavana. 100% of Kavana women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Kavana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavana 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kavana. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kavana. For the veterans among your Kavana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavana lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kavana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kavana in 1966 was 64, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavana 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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