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Kewman Family History

Kewman 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: Kelman, Newman, Lewman, Kerman, German, Kalman, Bowman, Kinman

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Where is the Kewman family from?

You can see how Kewman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kewman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Kewman families living in Essex. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kewman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Kewman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kewman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kewman. 37% of Kewman men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

What Kewman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Kewman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kewman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kewman. For the veterans among your Kewman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Kewman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kewman in 1971 was 88, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kewman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewman 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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