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Kerwien Family History

Kerwien 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: Kerwin, Kervin, Keranen, Terrien, Erwin, Derwin, Kersten, Berrien

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Where is the Kerwien family from?

You can see how Kerwien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kerwien family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerwien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kerwien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerwien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerwien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kerwien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Kerwien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwien 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kerwien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Kerwien. For the veterans among your Kerwien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwien lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Kerwien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kerwien in 1976 was 97, and 100 in 2002.

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