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Kevis Family History

Kevis 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: Levis, Kevin, Bevis, Revis, Nevis, Tevis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis

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Where is the Kevis family from?

You can see how Kevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kevis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Kevis families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevis's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Kevis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kevis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevis 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kevis. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kevis. For the veterans among your Kevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kevis in 1966 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

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