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Kaivisto Family History

Kaivisto 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: Koivisto, Kivisto, Kalista, Kairis, Maisto, Alviso, Kuusisto, Arviso

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Where is the Kaivisto family from?

You can see how Kaivisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaivisto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaivisto families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Kaivisto families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaivisto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaivisto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaivisto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaivisto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaivisto. 100% of Kaivisto men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kaivisto women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kaivisto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kaivisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaivisto 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kaivisto. 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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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Kaivisto. For the veterans among your Kaivisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaivisto lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Kaivisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaivisto in 1985 was 75, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaivisto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaivisto 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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