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Kilvert Family History

Kilvert Surname Meaning

from an Old Scandinavian personal name *Ketilfrøðr from ketill ‘kettle cauldron’ + frøði ‘wisdom’ also *Ketilfrith anglicized as *Cytelferð which became *Cylferð.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kilvert family from?

You can see how Kilvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilvert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilvert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Kilvert family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilvert's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kilvert families in 1911.
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What did your Kilvert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kilvert. 34% of Kilvert men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Kilvert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilvert were Medical Practitioner and House 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Medical Practitioner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kilvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilvert 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Kilvert. 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 300 military records available for the last name Kilvert. For the veterans among your Kilvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilvert lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Kilvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kilvert in 1976 was 86, and 82 in 2000.

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