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Keavin Family History

Keavin 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: Kervin, Kevin, Beavin, Heavin, Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Levin, Slavin

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Where is the Keavin family from?

You can see how Keavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keavin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Keavin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Keavin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keavin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keavin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Social Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keavin. 100% of Keavin women worked as a Social Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    100%

What Keavin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Keavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keavin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Keavin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Keavin. For the veterans among your Keavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keavin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Keavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Keavin in 1965 was 83, and 60 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keavin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keavin 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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