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Kerivan Family History

Kerivan 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: Krizan, Yerian, Kurian, Kervin, Kerkman, Kerzman, Kerrigan, Kernan

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Where is the Kerivan family from?

You can see how Kerivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Kerivan families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kerivan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerivan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerivan 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 Kerivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerivan. 28% of Kerivan men worked as a Plumber and 34% of Kerivan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerivan were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Plumber
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Asst Insp
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerivan 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Kerivan. 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 191 military records available for the last name Kerivan. For the veterans among your Kerivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerivan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kerivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerivan in 1959 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerivan 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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