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Kivelin Family History

Kivelin 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: Kivela, Killin, Rivlin, Ribelin, Kaelin, Kirklin, Iselin, Kirlin

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Where is the Kivelin family from?

You can see how Kivelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kivelin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kivelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Kivelin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kivelin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kivelin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kivelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivelin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kivelin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kivelin. For the veterans among your Kivelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivelin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Kivelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kivelin in 1984 was 41, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kivelin 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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