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Kivell Family History

Kivell Surname Meaning

see Keevil. from Ó Cibhil see Keville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kivell family from?

You can see how Kivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kivell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kivell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Kivell families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Kivell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kivell families in 1911.
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What did your Kivell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kivell. 57% of Kivell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
  • Farmer R
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivell 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Kivell. 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 395 military records available for the last name Kivell. For the veterans among your Kivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kivell in 1952 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kivell 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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