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Kavenah Family History

Kavenah 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, Avena, Cavanah, Kaveney, Raven, Kalina, Kamen, Aven, Kivela

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Where is the Kavenah family from?

You can see how Kavenah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavenah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kavenah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kavenah families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kavenah's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kavenah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavenah 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 86 census records available for the last name Kavenah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavenah 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kavenah. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kavenah. For the veterans among your Kavenah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavenah

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