This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kavany family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kavany Family History

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

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

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 1871 there were 9 Kavany families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavany's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Kavany families in 1871.
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.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

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.

View Census Data for Kavany | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kavany family records will you find?

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.

Search Canadian census records for Kavany

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 Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Kavany immigration records

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.

View all Kavany military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kavany family history

Discover More

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavany 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kavany family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial