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Kavy Family History

Kavy 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: Kay, Davy, Kava, Kagy, Kady, Pavy, Kary, Lavy, Kang, May

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Where is the Kavy family from?

You can see how Kavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kavy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kavy families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kavy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kavy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kavy 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 27 census records available for the last name Kavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kavy 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kavy. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kavy. For the veterans among your Kavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kavy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kavy in 1968 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kavy 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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