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Kerwer Family History

Kerwer Surname 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: Kerker, Kerner, Kerper, Kerber, Berner, Keller, Berger, Ketter

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Where is the Kerwer family from?

You can see how Kerwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerwer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kerwer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerwer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kerwer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Kerwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwer 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kerwer. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kerwer. For the veterans among your Kerwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kerwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kerwer in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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