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Kavalesky Family History

Kavalesky 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: Kovalsky, Kovaleski, Zavesky, Zavatsky, Volesky, Zalesky, Kovalski

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Where is the Kavalesky family from?

You can see how Kavalesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavalesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kavalesky family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kavalesky's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Kavalesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavalesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kavalesky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Kavalesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavalesky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kavalesky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kavalesky. For the veterans among your Kavalesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavalesky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kavalesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kavalesky in 1964 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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