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Kerwack Family History

Kerwack 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: Kerwick, Krack, Herwick, Berwick, Karwacki, Kerrick, Herrick, Fenwick

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Where is the Kerwack family from?

You can see how Kerwack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kerwack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Kerwack families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerwack's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kerwack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerwack 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 32 census records available for the last name Kerwack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwack 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kerwack. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kerwack. For the veterans among your Kerwack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwack lifespan?

Average Kerwack life expectancy in 1977 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwack 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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