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Keevil Family History

Keevil Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire and Somerset): habitational name from Keevil (Wiltshire). The placename derives from an Old English personal name Cȳfa or Old English cȳf ‘vessel tub’ (used topographically for a depression or hollow) + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

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


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Where is the Keevil family from?

You can see how Keevil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keevil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Keevil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Keevil families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Keevil's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Keevil families in 1891.
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What did your Keevil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Keevil. 12% of Keevil men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Keevil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keevil were House Painter decorator and Office Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Retired
    12%
  • House Painter decorator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Keevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keevil 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Keevil. 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 519 military records available for the last name Keevil. For the veterans among your Keevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keevil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Keevil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keevil in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keevil 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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