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Keval Family History

Keval 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: Koval, Keal, Beal, Kral, Real, Neal, Keil, Seal, Kamal, Keel

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Where is the Keval family from?

You can see how Keval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keval family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keval families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Keval family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Keval's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Keval families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Keval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keval 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Keval. 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 Keval. For the veterans among your Keval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keval lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Keval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Keval in 1970 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keval 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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