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Kevelin Family History

Kevelin Surname 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: Keelin, Severin, Keelan, Kevin, Keeling, Evelyn, Tevlin, Devlin

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Where is the Kevelin family from?

You can see how Kevelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kevelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kevelin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevelin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kevelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevelin 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 Kevelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kevelin. 60% of Kevelin men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kevelin women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kevelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Kevelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevelin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kevelin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kevelin. For the veterans among your Kevelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevelin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2000, in the United States, Kevelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kevelin in 1946 was 33, and 45 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kevelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevelin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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