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Kievit Family History

Kievit Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname from kievit ‘peewit lapwing’ (of onomatopoeic origin), a common bird of coastal marshlands.

It may also refer to a topographic or habitational name.

This name could denote a house distinguished by a signboard.

The signboard would bear the image of this bird.

Overall, it highlights the connection between the name and the local wildlife.

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


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Where is the Kievit family from?

You can see how Kievit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kievit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kievit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kievit family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kievit's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kievit families in 1891.
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What did your Kievit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kievit. 19% of Kievit men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Kievit women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kievit were Plumber and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Loom Fixer
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kievit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kievit 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Kievit. 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 315 military records available for the last name Kievit. For the veterans among your Kievit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kievit lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kievit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kievit in 1953 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

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