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Kavigan Family History

Kavigan 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: Gavigan, Kapitan, Radigan, Ratigan, Lanigan, Madigan, Kagan, Kavan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavigan 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 4 census records available for the last name Kavigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavigan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kavigan. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Kavigan. For the veterans among your Kavigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavigan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Kavigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kavigan in 1980 was 68, and 87 in 2001.

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