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Keevin Family History

Keevin 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: Keeven, Kervin, Kevin, Keelin, Keeton, Levin, Klein, Nevin, Devin

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Where is the Keevin family from?

You can see how Keevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keevin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Keevin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Keevin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Keevin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Keevin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keevin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Keevin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Keevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keevin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Keevin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Keevin. For the veterans among your Keevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keevin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Keevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keevin in 1972 was 72, and 88 in 2001.

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