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Keivit Family History

Keivit 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: Kivi, Kervin, Kevin, Kievit, Keimig, Levit, Keitt, Knight, Leavitt

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Where is the Keivit family from?

You can see how Keivit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keivit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Keivit families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Keivit's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Keivit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keivit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Keivit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keivit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keivit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Keivit. For the veterans among your Keivit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keivit lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Keivit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Keivit in 1959 was 50, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keivit 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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