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Kerwood Family History

Kerwood Surname Meaning

English (mainly Oxfordshire): variant of Kirkwood or Curwood an unexplained Devonshire name.

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


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Where is the Kerwood family from?

You can see how Kerwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Kerwood families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kerwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kerwood families in 1891.
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What did your Kerwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printers Warehouseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kerwood. 50% of Kerwood men worked as a Printers Warehouseman and 83% of Kerwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerwood were Farmer and Milling Engineers Operator.

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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

  • Printers Warehouseman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Milling Engineers Operator
    4%

What Kerwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kerwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwood 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Kerwood. 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 561 military records available for the last name Kerwood. For the veterans among your Kerwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwood lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kerwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kerwood in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwood 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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