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Kevean Family History

Kevean 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: Kevern, Leven, Kelman, Severn, Keeven, Devan, Keelan, Kleven, Kevin

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Where is the Kevean family from?

You can see how Kevean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevean family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Kevean families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevean's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kevean families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kevean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevean 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 Kevean. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kevean. For the veterans among your Kevean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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