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Kevin Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Caoimhín ‘descendant of Caoimhín’ (the personal name Kevin) a name derived from Caémgein ‘comely birth’ although now regarded as a diminutive of Gaelic caomh ‘comely beloved’. Compare Kavanagh .

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


Similar surnames: Nevin, Savin, Levin, Kervin, Keown, Even, Kivi, Devon, Lein, Sevin

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Where is the Kevin family from?

You can see how Kevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kevin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kevin families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kevin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kevin families in 1911.
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What did your Kevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kevin. 28% of Kevin men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Kevin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kevin were Helper and Secretary. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • None
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kevin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kevin. For the veterans among your Kevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kevin in 1959 was 31, and 79 in 2003.

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