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Kevern Family History

Kevern Name Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Saint Keverne (Cornwall) named from the dedication of its church to Saint Aghevran.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sovern, Davern, Bever, Keser, Keer, Kover, Severs, Severy, Evert

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Where is the Kevern family from?

You can see how Kevern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kevern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 117 Kevern families living in Cornwall. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kevern's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kevern families in 1891.
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What did your Kevern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kevern. 28% of Kevern men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Kevern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kevern were General Labourer and Assisting Father. .

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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

  • Incapacitated
    28%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Assisting Father
    3%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kevern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevern 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Kevern. 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 470 military records available for the last name Kevern. For the veterans among your Kevern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevern lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kevern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kevern in 1943 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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