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Kvanvig Family History

Kvanvig 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: Kang, Koenig, Kanning, Danzig, Natvig, Vang, Kraning, Kuang, Klang

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Where is the Kvanvig family from?

You can see how Kvanvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kvanvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kvanvig family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kvanvig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kvanvig families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kvanvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kvanvig 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kvanvig. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kvanvig. For the veterans among your Kvanvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kvanvig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kvanvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kvanvig in 1969 was 67, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kvanvig 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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