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Kuruvilla Name Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Kuruvilla an elaborated form of Kurian found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Harvilla, Krabill, Altavilla, Sevilla, Parrilla, Krill, Mulville

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Where is the Kuruvilla family from?

You can see how Kuruvilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuruvilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kuruvilla family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuruvilla's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kuruvilla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Kuruvilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuruvilla 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kuruvilla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 20 military records available for the last name Kuruvilla. For the veterans among your Kuruvilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuruvilla lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Kuruvilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kuruvilla in 1989 was 41, and 55 in 2001.

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