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Krivit Family History

Krivit 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, Kievit, Rivet, Krist, Kravitz, Privitt, Trivitt, Knight, Wright

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Where is the Krivit family from?

You can see how Krivit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krivit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Krivit families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Krivit's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Krivit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krivit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krivit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krivit. 43% of Krivit men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Krivit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krivit 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Krivit. 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 50 military records available for the last name Krivit. For the veterans among your Krivit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krivit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Krivit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krivit in 1965 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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