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Kevet Family History

Kevet 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: Kever, Neve, Lever, Leven, Klever, Kmet, Keel, Eve, Kegel, Kleve

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Where is the Kevet family from?

You can see how Kevet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kevet families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Kevet family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kevet's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kevet families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Kevet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevet 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kevet. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kevet. For the veterans among your Kevet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Kevet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kevet in 1971 was 71, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevet 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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