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Kervin Family History

Kervin Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): probably a variant of Irish Kirwan. Compare Kerwin.

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


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Where is the Kervin family from?

You can see how Kervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kervin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Kervin families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kervin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kervin families in 1891.
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What did your Kervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kervin. 50% of Kervin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Kervin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 778 immigration records available for the last name Kervin. 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 Kervin. For the veterans among your Kervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kervin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Kervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kervin in 1940 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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