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Kavany Family History

Kavany 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: Kavan, Kazan, Kalan, Cavan, Savant, Karan, Kanagy, Savary, Kava

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Where is the Kavany family from?

You can see how Kavany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavany family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kavany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kavany family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavany's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kavany families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kavany ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Kavany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavany 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kavany. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kavany. For the veterans among your Kavany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavany lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kavany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kavany in 1969 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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