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Kerven Family History

Kerven Name 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: Keeven, Kervin, Berven, Serven, Erven, Kirven, Kernen, Leven, Kerker

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Where is the Kerven family from?

You can see how Kerven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kerven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kerven families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kerven's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kerven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerven. 100% of Kerven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Kerven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerven 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kerven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Kerven. For the veterans among your Kerven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerven lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Kerven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kerven in 1973 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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