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Kevens Family History

Kevens 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: Levens, Devens, Evens, Nevens, Bevens, Leven, Ovens, Levene, Evers

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Where is the Kevens family from?

You can see how Kevens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kevens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kevens families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kevens's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kevens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kevens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kevens. 100% of Kevens 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Kevens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevens 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Kevens. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kevens. For the veterans among your Kevens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Kevens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kevens in 1963 was 67, and 91 in 1994.

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