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Kerwick Family History

Kerwick Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Garmhaic more commonly Anglicized as Kirby. Americanized form of German Gerwig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kerwick family from?

You can see how Kerwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kerwick family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerwick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kerwick families in 1911.
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What did your Kerwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerwick. 23% of Kerwick men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kerwick women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerwick were Inspector and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kerwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerwick 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Kerwick. 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 609 military records available for the last name Kerwick. For the veterans among your Kerwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerwick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kerwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kerwick in 1961 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerwick 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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