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Kylven Family History

Kylven 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: Kolden, Kyle, Keeven, Sylvan, Nylen, Kleven, Kyles, Kalen, Kallen

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Where is the Kylven family from?

You can see how Kylven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kylven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kylven families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kylven's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kylven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kylven 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 8 census records available for the last name Kylven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kylven 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kylven. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kylven. For the veterans among your Kylven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kylven lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1983, in the United States, Kylven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kylven in 1960 was 40, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kylven 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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