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Kevil Family History

Kevil Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Keville. English: variant of Keevil.

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


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Where is the Kevil family from?

You can see how Kevil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kevil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Kevil families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kevil's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kevil families in 1911.
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What did your Kevil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kevil. 50% of Kevil men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Superintendent
    15%
  • Broker
    15%

What Kevil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevil 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Kevil. 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 210 military records available for the last name Kevil. For the veterans among your Kevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevil lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kevil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kevil in 1965 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kevil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevil 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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