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Kerwen Family History

Kerwen 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, Kernen, Kerker, Kern, Kerner, Herren, Bergen, Keeven, Karpen

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Where is the Kerwen family from?

You can see how Kerwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerwen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kerwen families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kerwen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kerwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerwen 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 237 census records available for the last name Kerwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwen 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kerwen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kerwen. For the veterans among your Kerwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwen lifespan?

Average Kerwen life expectancy in 2002 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwen 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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