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Kirven Family History

Kirven 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 Kirven family from?

You can see how Kirven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Kirven families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kirven's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kirven families in 1891.
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What did your Kirven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirven. 100% of Kirven men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Kirven 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirven 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kirven. 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 675 military records available for the last name Kirven. For the veterans among your Kirven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirven lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kirven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kirven in 1956 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirven 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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