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Kvilhaug Family History

Kvilhaug 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: Vilhauer, Villa, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Villar, Klug, Avila, Kamphaus

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Where is the Kvilhaug family from?

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

What did your Kvilhaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kvilhaug. 100% of Kvilhaug 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 99 census records available for the last name Kvilhaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kvilhaug 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Kvilhaug. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kvilhaug. For the veterans among your Kvilhaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kvilhaug lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kvilhaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kvilhaug in 1959 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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