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Klavan Family History

Klavan 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: Glavan, Lavan, Kavan, Kazan, Lavin, Laban, Slavin, Lapan, Kalan

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Where is the Klavan family from?

You can see how Klavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klavan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Klavan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Klavan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klavan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klavan 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 81 census records available for the last name Klavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klavan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Klavan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Klavan. For the veterans among your Klavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klavan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Klavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Klavan in 1962 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klavan 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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