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Kearvell Family History

Kearvell Surname Meaning

see Carvell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kearvell family from?

You can see how Kearvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearvell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Kearvell families living in Sussex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kearvell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kearvell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearvell 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 Kearvell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kearvell. 43% of Kearvell men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Kearvell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kearvell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Kearvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearvell 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Kearvell. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kearvell. For the veterans among your Kearvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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