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Kivela Name Meaning

Finnish (Kivelä): habitational name from farms so named from kivi ‘stone’ + the locative suffix -lä. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southern western and northern Finland and also used in the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century as an ornamental name to replace Swedish surnames formed with sten ‘stone’ such as Stenvall Stenroos and Stenberg .

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


Similar surnames: Kivi, Savela, Kiel, Rivera, Vela, Kell, Kilpela, Wivell, Tavel

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Where is the Kivela family from?

You can see how Kivela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kivela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kivela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kivela families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kivela's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kivela families in 1911.
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What did your Kivela ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kivela. 100% of Kivela men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kivela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivela 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Kivela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 301 military records available for the last name Kivela. For the veterans among your Kivela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivela lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kivela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kivela in 1950 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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