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Kevins Family History

Kevins 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: Kevin, Levins, Nevins, Devins, Evins, Bevins, Kerins, Devine, Levings

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Where is the Kevins family from?

You can see how Kevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kevins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kevins families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kevins's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kevins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevins 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 Kevins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kevins. 100% of Kevins men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Kevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevins 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Kevins. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kevins. For the veterans among your Kevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kevins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kevins in 1967 was 79, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kevins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevins 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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