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Kevelighan Family History

Kevelighan 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: Keelan, Meighan, Keegan, Heneghan, Relihan, Kernaghan, Nelligan

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kevelighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevelighan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kevelighan. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Kevelighan. For the veterans among your Kevelighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevelighan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Kevelighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kevelighan in 1982 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

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