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Kirvan Family History

Kirvan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kirwan. Now found chiefly in Lancashire England.

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


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Where is the Kirvan family from?

You can see how Kirvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kirvan families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kirvan's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Kirvan families in 1891.
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What did your Kirvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirvan. 100% of Kirvan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirvan 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Kirvan. 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 255 military records available for the last name Kirvan. For the veterans among your Kirvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirvan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kirvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kirvan in 1956 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirvan 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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