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Kliven Family History

Kliven 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: Kleven, Klien, Bliven, Oliver, Leven, Klever, Lien, Kleve, Clive

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kliven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kliven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kliven 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kliven. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kliven. For the veterans among your Kliven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kliven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kliven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kliven in 1968 was 61, and 76 in 2001.

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