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Krivas Family History

Krivas 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: Grivas, Rivas, Drivas, Krizan, Livas, Frias, Trias, Ribas, Rives

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Where is the Krivas family from?

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

What did your Krivas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Krivas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Krivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krivas 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Krivas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Krivas. For the veterans among your Krivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krivas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Krivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krivas in 1963 was 69, and 66 in 1997.

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