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Kivley Family History

Kivley 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: Killey, Sivley, Kirley, Kinley, Kiley, Pilley, Ridley, Kirkley

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Where is the Kivley family from?

You can see how Kivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kivley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kivley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kivley family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kivley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Kivley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kivley 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 Kivley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kivley. 50% of Kivley 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kivley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Kivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kivley. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kivley. For the veterans among your Kivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kivley in 1969 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kivley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kivley 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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