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Kviz Family History

Kviz 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: Kriz, Kim, Kil, Kai, Kotz, Ki, Keil, Kivi, Ketz, Kritz

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Where is the Kviz family from?

You can see how Kviz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kviz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kviz families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kviz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kviz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kviz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kviz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Kviz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kviz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kviz. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kviz. For the veterans among your Kviz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kviz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kviz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kviz in 1967 was 65, and 91 in 2003.

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