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Kanaval Family History

Kanaval Name 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: Canavan, Hanavan, Kanaan, Maneval, Kanda, Kamal, Amaral, Kangas

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Where is the Kanaval family from?

You can see how Kanaval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaval family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanaval families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kanaval families living in Indiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kanaval's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kanaval families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanaval ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kanaval ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kanaval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaval 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 Kanaval. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Kanaval. For the veterans among your Kanaval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaval lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanaval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kanaval in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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