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Jevins Family History

Jevins 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: Levins, Javins, Nevins, Devins, Evins, Bevins, Devine, Levings, Levin

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Where is the Jevins family from?

You can see how Jevins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jevins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jevins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Jevins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jevins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jevins families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Jevins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jevins 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jevins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Jevins. For the veterans among your Jevins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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