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Kirvin Family History

Kirvin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kirwan. Now found chiefly in Lancashire and Northumberland England.

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


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Where is the Kirvin family from?

You can see how Kirvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Kirvin families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kirvin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kirvin families in 1891.
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What did your Kirvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirvin. 100% of Kirvin 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 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 Kirvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirvin 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kirvin. 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 392 military records available for the last name Kirvin. For the veterans among your Kirvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kirvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kirvin in 1963 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirvin 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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