Origins of the Kewen surname
About the Kewens
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Interesting facts about Kewen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kewen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
What are the most common Kewen first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kewens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kewens in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Laundress
2
Assistant In Ropery
1
Barmaid
1
Berlin Wool Dealer (Fancy Goods (Text)
1
Common male occupations for Kewens in 1921
Coal Miner
3
Coal Trimmer
2
Iron Miner
2
Boarding House Keeper
1
Bush Maker
1
