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Kaiv Family History

Kaiv 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: Kai, Kain, Kail, Kaim, Kim, Kang, Hain, Bain, Kaba, Kan

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Where is the Kaiv family from?

You can see how Kaiv families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaiv family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kaiv families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaiv's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaiv families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaiv surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kaiv. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaiv 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kaiv. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaiv. For the veterans among your Kaiv ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaiv lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Kaiv life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaiv in 1992 was 47, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaiv

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaiv 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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