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Kave Family History

Kave Surname Meaning

see Cave. unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kave family from?

You can see how Kave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kave families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kave's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kave families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kave 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 Kave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kave. 22% of Kave men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kave women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kave were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Kave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kave 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Kave. 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 398 military records available for the last name Kave. For the veterans among your Kave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kave lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kave in 1953 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kave 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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