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Kevany Family History

Kevany 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: Devany, Devaney, Kenny, Levant, Keane, Devan, Kevin, Deveny, Keaney

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Where is the Kevany family from?

You can see how Kevany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kevany families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Kevany families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevany's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Kevany families in 1871.
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What did your Kevany ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kevany. 100% of Kevany men worked as a General Labourer.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Kevany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Kevany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevany 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 Kevany. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kevany. For the veterans among your Kevany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevany lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kevany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kevany in 1962 was 45, and 43 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevany 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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