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Kaveney Family History

Kaveney Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Géibheannaigh or Mac Géibheannaigh ‘descendant or son of Géibheannach’ a personal name based on géibheannach meaning ‘bound or captive one’.

There may have been some confusion between this name and Kavanagh.

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


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Where is the Kaveney family from?

You can see how Kaveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaveney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kaveney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Kaveney families living in Derbyshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kaveney's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kaveney families in 1891.
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What did your Kaveney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaveney. 29% of Kaveney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kaveney women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaveney were Proprietor and Houseworker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Houseworker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaveney 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Kaveney. 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 435 military records available for the last name Kaveney. For the veterans among your Kaveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaveney lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kaveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaveney in 1951 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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