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Kevlin Family History

Kevlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kivlehan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kevlin family from?

You can see how Kevlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kevlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kevlin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kevlin families in 1911.
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What did your Kevlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kevlin. 100% of Kevlin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kevlin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kevlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevlin 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Kevlin. 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 181 military records available for the last name Kevlin. For the veterans among your Kevlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevlin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kevlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kevlin in 1958 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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