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Kearvey Family History

Kearvey 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: Kearney, Kearley, Kearbey, Harvey, Eavey, Kersey, Leavey, Reavey

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Where is the Kearvey family from?

You can see how Kearvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearvey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kearvey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearvey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kearvey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kearvey 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 39 census records available for the last name Kearvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearvey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kearvey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kearvey. For the veterans among your Kearvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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