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Krivan Family History

Krivan 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, Krizman, Provan, Kurian, Ivan, Brian, Grivas, Riva, Kristan

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Where is the Krivan family from?

You can see how Krivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krivan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krivan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Krivan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Krivan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krivan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krivan 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 Krivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krivan. 60% of Krivan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Pressman
    40%

What Krivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Krivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krivan 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Krivan. 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 149 military records available for the last name Krivan. For the veterans among your Krivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krivan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Krivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krivan in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krivan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krivan 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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