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Kerwein Family History

Kerwein 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: Kerwin, Kervin, Kerstein, Erwin, Derwin, Krein, Gerwin, Eberwein

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Where is the Kerwein family from?

You can see how Kerwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kerwein family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kerwein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kerwein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerwein 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 38 census records available for the last name Kerwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kerwein. 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 military records available for the last name Kerwein. For the veterans among your Kerwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwein lifespan?

Average Kerwein life expectancy in 1970 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwein 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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