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Kavangh Family History

Kavangh 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: Kavanagh, Kavan, Cavanagh, Cavanah, Kavanaugh, Kang, Kazan, Savage

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Where is the Kavangh family from?

You can see how Kavangh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavangh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kavangh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Kavangh families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kavangh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kavangh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavangh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kavangh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Institutrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kavangh. 100% of Kavangh women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Kavangh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Kavangh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavangh 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Kavangh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Kavangh. For the veterans among your Kavangh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavangh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Kavangh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kavangh in 1971 was 48, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavangh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavangh 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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