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Kerew Family History

Kerew 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: Lerew, Drew, Kerker, Kern, Kertz, Ker, Kerner, Kew, Kerr, Jerez

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Where is the Kerew family from?

You can see how Kerew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kerew family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerew's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kerew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerew 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 40 census records available for the last name Kerew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerew 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kerew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kerew. For the veterans among your Kerew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerew lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Kerew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kerew in 1976 was 55, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerew 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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