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Kivler Family History

Kivler 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: Kieler, Kimler, Kibler, Kisler, Givler, Kinler, Keller, Miller

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Where is the Kivler family from?

You can see how Kivler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kivler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kivler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kivler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kivler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kivler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kivler 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 Kivler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kivler. 78% of Kivler 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Miner
    23%

What Kivler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Kivler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivler 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kivler. 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 290 military records available for the last name Kivler. For the veterans among your Kivler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kivler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kivler in 1965 was 67, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kivler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kivler 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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