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Kalvin Family History

Kalvin 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: Galvin, Kalin, Alvin, Calvin, Kallin, Balvin, Malvin, Gavin, Karlin

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Where is the Kalvin family from?

You can see how Kalvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kalvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kalvin family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalvin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kalvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalvin 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 Kalvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalvin. 34% of Kalvin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kalvin women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalvin were Attorney and Manager.

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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
    34%
  • Policeman
    23%
  • Superintendent
    23%
  • Attorney
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Kalvin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Kalvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalvin 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Kalvin. 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 360 military records available for the last name Kalvin. For the veterans among your Kalvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalvin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Kalvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kalvin in 1949 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalvin 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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