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Kerwin Family History

Kerwin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kirwan. It is also found in Lancashire England. German: variant of Gerwin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kerwin family from?

You can see how Kerwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 197 Kerwin families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kerwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kerwin families in 1891.
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What did your Kerwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerwin. 54% of Kerwin men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Kerwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerwin were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    54%
  • Window Cleaner
    20%
  • Bus Conductor
    14%
  • Motor Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Kerwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwin 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kerwin. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Kerwin. For the veterans among your Kerwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kerwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kerwin in 1944 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwin 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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