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Kiven Family History

Kiven 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: Koven, Kilen, Given, Kien, Biven, Kivel, Niven, Diven, Kirven, Kiel

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Where is the Kiven family from?

You can see how Kiven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kiven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kiven family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiven's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kiven ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Kiven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiven 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kiven. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kiven. For the veterans among your Kiven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kiven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kiven in 1966 was 63, and 51 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiven 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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