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Kevitz Family History

Kevitz 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: Keitz, Levitz, Kovitz, Kertz, Ketz, Kritz, Beitz, Reitz, Kevin, Kitz

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Where is the Kevitz family from?

You can see how Kevitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kevitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kevitz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kevitz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Kevitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevitz 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kevitz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kevitz. For the veterans among your Kevitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kevitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kevitz in 1963 was 58, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevitz 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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