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Kirwer Family History

Kirwer 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: Kirker, Kirner, Kiefer, Kerker, Kiper, Kinder, Kipfer, Kerner, Kinker

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Where is the Kirwer family from?

You can see how Kirwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirwer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kirwer family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirwer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kirwer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirwer 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 113 census records available for the last name Kirwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirwer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kirwer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kirwer. For the veterans among your Kirwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirwer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Kirwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kirwer in 1967 was 76, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirwer 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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