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Kavannah Family History

Kavannah 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: Savannah, Kavanagh, Cavanna, Cavanah, Mahannah, Lamanna, Khanna

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Where is the Kavannah family from?

You can see how Kavannah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavannah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kavannah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Kavannah families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kavannah's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kavannah families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Kavannah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavannah 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kavannah. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kavannah. For the veterans among your Kavannah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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