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Kivipelto Family History

Kivipelto 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: Riviello, Civitello, Kivisto, Civiello, Kivela, Koivisto, Pelto

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kivipelto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivipelto 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kivipelto. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Kivipelto. For the veterans among your Kivipelto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivipelto lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Kivipelto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kivipelto in 1977 was 87, and 76 in 1997.

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