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Kewnig Family History

Kewnig 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, Kenning, Kennis, Reinig, Wenig, Keimig, Denig, Keng, Lenig

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Where is the Kewnig family from?

You can see how Kewnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewnig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kewnig families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kewnig's in USA. California had the highest population of Kewnig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewnig 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 36 census records available for the last name Kewnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewnig 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kewnig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kewnig. For the veterans among your Kewnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewnig lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Kewnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kewnig in 1977 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewnig 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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