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Kavafian Family History

Kavafian 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: Kazarian, Avakian, Kalajian, Sarafian, Karabin, Karaffa, Sahagian

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Where is the Kavafian family from?

You can see how Kavafian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavafian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kavafian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavafian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kavafian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavafian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kavafian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kavafian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavafian 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kavafian. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kavafian. For the veterans among your Kavafian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavafian lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Kavafian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kavafian in 1978 was 89, and 80 in 1999.

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