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Kavey Family History

Kavey 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: Pavey, Avey, Eavey, Havey, Kaley, Lavey, Kaney, Cavey, Kagey, Kasey

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Where is the Kavey family from?

You can see how Kavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kavey families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kavey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kavey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Kavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavey 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kavey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kavey. For the veterans among your Kavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kavey in 1974 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavey 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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