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Kavis Family History

Kavis 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: Avis, Kalis, Lavis, Kanis, Karis, Havis, Kadis, Bavis, Davis, Tavis

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Where is the Kavis family from?

You can see how Kavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kavis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kavis families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kavis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kavis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavis 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 Kavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kavis. 31% of Kavis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kavis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Porter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kavis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Kavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavis 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kavis. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kavis. For the veterans among your Kavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kavis in 1972 was 87, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kavis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavis 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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