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Kewenig Family History

Kewenig 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: Koenig, Wenig, Weng, Kenning, Zweig, Kennis, Keeling, Ewen, Ewing

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Where is the Kewenig family from?

You can see how Kewenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewenig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kewenig family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kewenig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kewenig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewenig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Kewenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewenig 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kewenig. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kewenig. For the veterans among your Kewenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewenig lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Kewenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kewenig in 1953 was 43, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewenig 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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