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Kevill Family History

Kevill Surname Meaning

from Ó Cibhil see Keville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kevill family from?

You can see how Kevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kevill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Kevill families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kevill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kevill families in 1891.
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What did your Kevill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Mine Haulage Below Ground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kevill. 100% of Kevill men worked as a Coal Mine Haulage Below Ground and 100% of Kevill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Coal Mine Haulage Below Ground
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevill 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Kevill. 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 328 military records available for the last name Kevill. For the veterans among your Kevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevill lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Kevill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kevill in 1948 was 37, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kevill 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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