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Kevlyn Family History

Kevlyn 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: Kelly, Keelan, Kevin, Evelyn, Tevlin, Devlin, Keelen, Kealy, Keylon

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Where is the Kevlyn family from?

You can see how Kevlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevlyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kevlyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kevlyn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevlyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kevlyn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kevlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevlyn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kevlyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kevlyn. For the veterans among your Kevlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevlyn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Kevlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kevlyn in 1972 was 87, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevlyn 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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