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Kivilin Family History

Kivilin 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: Killin, Rivlin, Kirklin, Kirlin, Karlin, Kivi, Civil, Kivela

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Where is the Kivilin family from?

You can see how Kivilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kivilin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kivilin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Kivilin families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kivilin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kivilin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kivilin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kivilin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Kivilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivilin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kivilin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kivilin. For the veterans among your Kivilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivilin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Kivilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kivilin in 1970 was 90, and 86 in 2000.

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