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Kewin Family History

Kewin Surname Meaning

Manx: from Gaelic Mac Eoin ‘John's son’. Compare Scottish McEwan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kewin family from?

You can see how Kewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Kewin families living in Isle of Man. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kewin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kewin families in 1891.
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What did your Kewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kewin. 100% of Kewin men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Kewin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 534 immigration records available for the last name Kewin. 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 314 military records available for the last name Kewin. For the veterans among your Kewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kewin in 1958 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewin 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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