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Kerving Family History

Kerving 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, Erving, Herring, Kring, Herling, Hering, Keating, Kenning

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Where is the Kerving family from?

You can see how Kerving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerving family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Kerving families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Kerving families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kerving's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kerving families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerving surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Kerving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerving 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kerving. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kerving. For the veterans among your Kerving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerving lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Kerving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerving in 1966 was 70, and 69 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerving 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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