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Kevy Family History

Kevy 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: Levy, Sevy, Key, Keay, Kay, Neve, Kemp, Rey, Hey, Kern

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Where is the Kevy family from?

You can see how Kevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Kevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kevy families living in Alabama. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kevy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kevy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kevy. 100% of Kevy men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kevy women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Kevy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Kevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevy 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kevy. 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 Kevy. For the veterans among your Kevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kevy in 1968 was 96, and 81 in 2004.

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