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Keward Family History

Keward Surname Meaning

see Keyworth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Keward family from?

You can see how Keward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Keward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Keward families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Keward's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Keward families in 1891.
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What did your Keward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Keward. 100% of Keward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Keward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keward 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Keward. 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 40 military records available for the last name Keward. For the veterans among your Keward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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