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Kewitz Family History

Kewitz 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: Dewitz, Keitz, Kowitz, Kertz, Ketz, Kritz, Beitz, Hewitt, Reitz, Kitz

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Where is the Kewitz family from?

You can see how Kewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kewitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kewitz families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kewitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kewitz. 34% of Kewitz men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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What Kewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Kewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewitz 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Kewitz. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kewitz. For the veterans among your Kewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kewitz in 1963 was 46, and 78 in 2001.

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