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Kavak Family History

Kavak 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: Kava, Kasak, Kavan, Kanak, Kaba, Kozak, Barak, Karas, Kazan, Kaake

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Where is the Kavak family from?

You can see how Kavak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kavak family living in Alaska. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kavak's in USA. Alaska and 5 other states had the highest population of Kavak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Kavak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavak 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kavak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kavak. For the veterans among your Kavak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavak lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Kavak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kavak in 1998 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavak 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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