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Kevel Family History

Kevel 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: Keel, Kegel, Revel, Level, Kesel, Nevel, Kever, Kovel, Kivel, Bevel

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Where is the Kevel family from?

You can see how Kevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kevel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kevel family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kevel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevel 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 232 census records available for the last name Kevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kevel. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kevel. For the veterans among your Kevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kevel in 1969 was 67, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevel 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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