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Kavi Family History

Kavi 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: Kai, Kivi, Kari, Kava, Ravi, Davi, Kazi, Kang, Gavin, David

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Where is the Kavi family from?

You can see how Kavi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kavi family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavi's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kavi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavi 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 41 census records available for the last name Kavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavi 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kavi. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kavi. For the veterans among your Kavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavi lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Kavi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kavi in 1991 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavi 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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