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Kewin Family History

Kewin Surname Meaning

Manx: from Gaelic Mac Eoin ‘John's son’. Compare Scottish McEwan.

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


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Where is the Kewin family from?

You can see how Kewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Kewin families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kewin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kewin families in 1911.
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What did your Kewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kewin. 60% of Kewin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kewin women worked as an Income.

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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
    60%
  • Cooper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewin 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Kewin. 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 314 military records available for the last name Kewin. For the veterans among your Kewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kewin in 1958 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewin 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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