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Kevin Family History

Kevin Surname 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’, it retains its historical significance.

Compare Kavanagh, another name with roots in the same Gaelic tradition.

The evolution of these names reflects changes in language and culture over time.

Understanding the origins of names like Ó Caoimhín provides insight into Irish heritage.

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


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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 1891 there were 17 Kevin families living in Isle of Man. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kevin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kevin families in 1891.
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What did your Kevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kevin. 67% of Kevin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Laundry Manageress
    17%

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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 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 1,000 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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