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Kavin Family History

Kavin 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: Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Kamin, Kalin, Kevin, Kain, Davin, Ravin, Kadin

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Where is the Kavin family from?

You can see how Kavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kavin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Kavin families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kavin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kavin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavin 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 Kavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Priest was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kavin. 50% of Kavin men worked as a Priest.

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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

  • Priest
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Kavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavin 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Kavin. 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 59 military records available for the last name Kavin. For the veterans among your Kavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kavin in 1968 was 98, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavin 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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