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Kerwine Family History

Kerwine 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, Erwine, Kervin, Erwin, Derwin, Termine, Gerwin, Kerwick

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Where is the Kerwine family from?

You can see how Kerwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Kerwine families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kerwine families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerwine's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kerwine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Kerwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwine 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kerwine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kerwine. For the veterans among your Kerwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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