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Kewson Family History

Kewson 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: Kelson, Hewson, Newson, Krewson, Kwon, Benson, Kenyon, Elson, Keeton

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Where is the Kewson family from?

You can see how Kewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kewson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kewson family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kewson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Kewson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Kewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kewson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kewson. For the veterans among your Kewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewson lifespan?

Average Kewson life expectancy in 1998 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewson 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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