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Kevan Family History

Kevan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kevin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kevan family from?

You can see how Kevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kevan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Kevan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kevan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kevan families in 1911.
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What did your Kevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kevan. 36% of Kevan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kevan women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kevan were Farm Laborer and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Kevan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kevan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 509 military records available for the last name Kevan. For the veterans among your Kevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kevan in 1961 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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