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Kev Family History

Kev 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: Ken, Ker, Kew, Lev, Kem, Ke, Key, Kee, Keo, Kes

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Where is the Kev family from?

You can see how Kev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kev family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Kev families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 3 Kev families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kev's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kev families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kev 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 562 census records available for the last name Kev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kev 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kev. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kev. For the veterans among your Kev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kev lifespan?

Average Kev life expectancy in 1996 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kev 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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