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Angwin Name Meaning

Cornish: nickname for someone with white hair or a pale complexion from the definite article an ‘the’ + gwynn ‘white (pale gray or blond)’.

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


Similar surnames: Cagwin, Langin, Anglin, Unwin, Mangin, Alwin, Agin, Ingman, Tangen

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Where is the Angwin family from?

You can see how Angwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Angwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Angwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 188 Angwin families living in Cornwall. This was about 71% of all the recorded Angwin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Angwin families in 1891.
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What did your Angwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Cashier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Angwin. 43% of Angwin men worked as a Bank Cashier and 84% of Angwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Angwin were General Labourer and Shop Assistant. .

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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 1939

  • Bank Cashier
    43%
  • Butcher (master)
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Angwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Angwin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Angwin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 421 military records available for the last name Angwin. For the veterans among your Angwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Angwin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Angwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Angwin in 1945 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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