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Kavitz Family History

Kavitz 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: Kanitz, Ravitz, Zavitz, Kravitz, Kovitz, Savitz, Kaitz, Kritz, Kitz

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Where is the Kavitz family from?

You can see how Kavitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kavitz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kavitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kavitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavitz 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 Kavitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kavitz. 100% of Kavitz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kavitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Kavitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavitz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kavitz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kavitz. For the veterans among your Kavitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kavitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kavitz in 1968 was 75, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavitz 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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