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Kewitt Family History

Kewitt 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: Hewitt, Keitt, Pewitt, Lewitt, Jewitt, Newitt, Kitt, Jewett, Witt

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Where is the Kewitt family from?

You can see how Kewitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kewitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kewitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kewitt families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kewitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kewitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kewitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kewitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kewitt. 100% of Kewitt men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Kewitt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Boxing Carels
    50%

What Kewitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Kewitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kewitt 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Kewitt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kewitt. For the veterans among your Kewitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kewitt lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Kewitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kewitt in 1987 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kewitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kewitt 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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