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Kewi Family History

Kewi 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: Kew, Wei, Lewis, Kemp, Mei, Kai, Kern, Lewin, Ki, Fei

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Where is the Kewi family from?

You can see how Kewi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kewi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kewi family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kewi's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kewi families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewi 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 57 census records available for the last name Kewi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewi 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kewi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kewi. For the veterans among your Kewi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kewi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kewi in 1970 was 83, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewi 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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