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Kavina Family History

Kavina 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: Kalina, Avina, Gavin, Kamiya, Savin, Lavin, Farina, Kamin, Avila

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Where is the Kavina family from?

You can see how Kavina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kavina families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kavina's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kavina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavina 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 78 census records available for the last name Kavina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavina 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kavina. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kavina. For the veterans among your Kavina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavina lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kavina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kavina in 1967 was 76, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavina 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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