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Kewen Family History

Kewen Surname Meaning

see Kewin.

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


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Where is the Kewen family from?

You can see how Kewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kewen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Kewen families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kewen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kewen families in 1891.
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What did your Kewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kewen. 100% of Kewen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kewen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewen 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Kewen. 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 134 military records available for the last name Kewen. For the veterans among your Kewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kewen in 1969 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kewen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewen 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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