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Kavanough Family History

Kavanough 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: Kavanaugh, Kavanagh, Cavanaugh, Cavanagh, Cavenaugh, Kimbrough

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Where is the Kavanough family from?

You can see how Kavanough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavanough family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kavanough families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Kavanough families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kavanough's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kavanough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavanough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kavanough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kavanough. 32% of Kavanough men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kavanough women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kavanough were Janitor and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Kavanough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Kavanough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavanough 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Kavanough. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kavanough. For the veterans among your Kavanough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavanough lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kavanough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kavanough in 1963 was 32, and 32 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavanough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavanough 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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