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Kavanaugh Family History

Kavanaugh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kavanagh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kavanaugh family from?

You can see how Kavanaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavanaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kavanaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 51 Kavanaugh families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kavanaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kavanaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Kavanaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kavanaugh. 50% of Kavanaugh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kavanaugh women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kavanaugh were Cook and Operator.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Cook
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Kavanaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavanaugh 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kavanaugh. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Kavanaugh. For the veterans among your Kavanaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavanaugh lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kavanaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kavanaugh in 1946 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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