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Kewat Family History

Kewat 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: Kwak, Kabat, Kew, Kawai, Neat, Ewart, Dewart, Kawata, Kent, Dewan

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Where is the Kewat family from?

You can see how Kewat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Kewat families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Kewat families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kewat's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kewat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kewat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kewat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kewat. For the veterans among your Kewat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewat lifespan?

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