Kevin Family History

Kevin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caoimhín ‘descendant of Caoimhín’ (the personal name Kevin) a name derived from Caémgein ‘comely birth’.

Although now regarded as a diminutive of Gaelic caomh ‘comely beloved’, it retains its historical significance.

Compare Kavanagh, another name with roots in the same Gaelic tradition.

The evolution of these names reflects changes in language and culture over time.

Understanding the origins of names like Ó Caoimhín provides insight into Irish heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Nevin, Savin, Levin, Kervin, Keown, Even, Kivi, Devon, Lein, Sevin

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1K	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Kevin family from?

You can see how Kevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kevin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kevin families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kevin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kevin families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevin 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 Kevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kevin. 28% of Kevin men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Kevin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kevin were Helper and Secretary.

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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.

Salesman

28%

Laborer

14%

Clerk

14%

Helper

10%

Teacher

43%

Stenographer

15%

None

15%

Secretary

15%

What Kevin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Kevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Kevin. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Kevin. For the veterans among your Kevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kevin in 1959 was 31, and 79 in 2003.

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Kevin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caoimhín ‘descendant of Caoimhín’ (the personal name Kevin) a name derived from Caémgein ‘comely birth’.

Although now regarded as a diminutive of Gaelic caomh ‘comely beloved’, it retains its historical significance.

Compare Kavanagh, another name with roots in the same Gaelic tradition.

The evolution of these names reflects changes in language and culture over time.

Understanding the origins of names like Ó Caoimhín provides insight into Irish heritage.

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

Where is the Kevin family from?

What did your Kevin ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

28%

Laborer

14%

Clerk

14%

Helper

10%

Teacher

43%

Stenographer

15%

None

15%

Secretary

15%

What Kevin family records will you find?

What is the average Kevin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kevin in 1959 was 31, and 79 in 2003.

Kevin Family History

Kevin Surname Meaning

28,000 record(s) for Kevin

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Kevin Surname Meaning

28,000 record(s) for Kevin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Kevin family from?

What did your Kevin ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Kevin family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kevin lifespan?

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