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Keves Family History

Keves 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: Neves, Keyes, Kees, Reves, Kever, Teves, Eves, Kepes, Neve, Lever

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Where is the Keves family from?

You can see how Keves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Keves families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keves's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Keves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keves. 100% of Keves women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Keves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keves 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Keves. 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 59 military records available for the last name Keves. For the veterans among your Keves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Keves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Keves in 1966 was 76, and 57 in 2002.

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