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Kervelis Family History

Kervelis 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: Cervelli, Kreis, Kernell, Kervin, Gervais, Mervis, Kellis, Servello

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Where is the Kervelis family from?

You can see how Kervelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kervelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kervelis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kervelis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kervelis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Kervelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kervelis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kervelis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kervelis. For the veterans among your Kervelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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