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Kewell Family History

Kewell Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Keevil with vocalization of /v/ to /w/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kewell family from?

You can see how Kewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Kewell families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kewell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kewell families in 1891.
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What did your Kewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kewell. 27% of Kewell men worked as a Farm Carter and 79% of Kewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kewell were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Farm Carter
    27%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farmworker
    14%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

What Kewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewell 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Kewell. 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 285 military records available for the last name Kewell. For the veterans among your Kewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Kewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kewell in 1961 was 59, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewell 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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