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Kevelson Family History

Kevelson Name 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: Kelson, Ketelsen, Severson, Everson, Kenerson, Edelson, Evenson

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Where is the Kevelson family from?

You can see how Kevelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kevelson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kevelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kevelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Silk Rements was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kevelson. 50% of Kevelson men worked as a Silk Rements. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Silk Rements
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Kevelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kevelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevelson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kevelson. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kevelson. For the veterans among your Kevelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kevelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kevelson in 1962 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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