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Klivan Family History

Klivan 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: Kliman, Oliva, Lian, Krizan, Livas, Sliva, Ivan, Kleban, Kleiman

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Where is the Klivan family from?

You can see how Klivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klivan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Klivan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Klivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klivan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Klivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klivan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Klivan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Klivan. For the veterans among your Klivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klivan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Klivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Klivan in 1961 was 70, and 59 in 2001.

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