Origins of the Kevan surname
About the Kevans
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Interesting facts about Kevan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kevan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1842.
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What are the most common Kevan first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kevans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kevans in 1921
Dressmaker
21
Living On Own Means
10
General Servant Domestic
7
Annuitant
5
House Servant
5
Common male occupations for Kevans in 1921
Slater
12
Chartered Accountant
11
Ploughman
11
Draper
9
Carter
7
