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Krivi Family History

Krivi 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: Kivi, Kring, Kritz, Krick, Risi, Tripi, Krimm, Krish, Krieg, Kriz

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Where is the Krivi family from?

You can see how Krivi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krivi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krivi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Krivi family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Krivi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krivi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krivi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krivi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krivi. 60% of Krivi 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%
  • Labor
    40%

What Krivi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Krivi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krivi 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Krivi. 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 37 military records available for the last name Krivi. For the veterans among your Krivi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krivi lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Krivi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krivi in 1956 was 47, and 93 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krivi 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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