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Kerwan Family History

Kerwan Surname Meaning

from Ó Ciardhubháin see Kirwan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Kerwan family from?

You can see how Kerwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerwan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kerwan families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kerwan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kerwan families in 1911.
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What did your Kerwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kerwan. 100% of Kerwan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwan 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Kerwan. 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 199 military records available for the last name Kerwan. For the veterans among your Kerwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kerwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kerwan in 1964 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwan 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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