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Kehew Family History

Kehew Name 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: Lehew, Chew, Kehr, Kew, Keel, Kehl, Kegel, Keep, Hew, Keyes

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Where is the Kehew family from?

You can see how Kehew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehew family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kehew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kehew families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kehew's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kehew families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehew 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 Kehew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehew. 43% of Kehew men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Kehew women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kehew were Cabinet Maker and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Cabinet Maker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Kehew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Kehew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehew 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kehew. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kehew. For the veterans among your Kehew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kehew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kehew in 1962 was 91, and 82 in 2003.

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