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Kervinen Family History

Kervinen 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: Kervin, Keranen, Karvonen, Jarvinen, Ervine, Mervine, Kernen, Devine

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Where is the Kervinen family from?

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

What did your Kervinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kervinen. 100% of Kervinen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Kervinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kervinen 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kervinen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kervinen. For the veterans among your Kervinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kervinen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Kervinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kervinen in 1975 was 70, and 97 in 1983.

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