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Kvall Family History

Kvall 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: Krall, Kall, Kvale, Gall, Wall, Kral, Ball, Hall, Knoll, Fall

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Where is the Kvall family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kvall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kvall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kvall. 100% of Kvall 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 95 census records available for the last name Kvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kvall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kvall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kvall. For the veterans among your Kvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kvall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kvall in 1971 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

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