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Kiviat Family History

Kiviat 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: Kivi, Vivian, Kivett, Kwiat, Kievit, Kilian, Kivisto, Kocian, Kinman

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Where is the Kiviat family from?

You can see how Kiviat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiviat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kiviat families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kiviat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kiviat families in 1920.
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What did your Kiviat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiviat. 38% of Kiviat men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Cutter
    25%
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What Kiviat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Kiviat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiviat 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Kiviat. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kiviat. For the veterans among your Kiviat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiviat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kiviat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kiviat in 1963 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

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