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Kerw Family History

Kerw 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: Kern, Ker, Kew, Kerr, Kerl, Karp, Kemp, Berg, Dery, Mero

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Where is the Kerw family from?

You can see how Kerw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kerw family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kerw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerw 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 83 census records available for the last name Kerw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerw 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kerw. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kerw. For the veterans among your Kerw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerw 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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