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Keviss Family History

Keviss 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: Weiss, Kiss, Levis, Heiss, Kevin, Reiss, Bevis, Levins, Deiss, Geiss

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Where is the Keviss family from?

You can see how Keviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keviss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Keviss family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Keviss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Keviss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Keviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keviss 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Keviss. 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 Keviss. For the veterans among your Keviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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