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Kavanau Family History

Kavanau 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: Kavanagh, Kavan, Kahana, Cavanah, Kavanaugh, Kazan, Kalina, Kamara

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Where is the Kavanau family from?

You can see how Kavanau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavanau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kavanau families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavanau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kavanau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavanau 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 48 census records available for the last name Kavanau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavanau 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kavanau. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kavanau. For the veterans among your Kavanau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavanau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Kavanau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kavanau in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavanau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavanau 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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