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Kirven Family History

Kirven Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Kirwan . Now found chiefly in Lancashire England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kirvin, Kirvan, Kirwin, Kirgan, Kervin, Diven, Irvan, Kirlin, Kirley

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Where is the Kirven family from?

You can see how Kirven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Kirven families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kirven's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kirven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirven. 41% of Kirven men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Kirven women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirven were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirven 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kirven. 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 675 military records available for the last name Kirven. For the veterans among your Kirven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirven lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kirven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kirven in 1956 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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