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Kearvin Family History

Kearvin 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: Kervin, Karlin, Marvin, Kevin, Servin, Parvin, Gervin, Tarvin, Beavin

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Where is the Kearvin family from?

You can see how Kearvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearvin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kearvin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Kearvin family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Kearvin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kearvin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Kearvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearvin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kearvin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kearvin. For the veterans among your Kearvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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