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Kewit Family History

Kewit 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: Lewis, Lewin, Keil, Kew, Keim, Hewitt, Petit, Kent, Heit, Kevin

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Where is the Kewit family from?

You can see how Kewit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kewit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kewit families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kewit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kewit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewit 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 101 census records available for the last name Kewit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewit 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kewit. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kewit. For the veterans among your Kewit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kewit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kewit in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewit 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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