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Alawan Family History

Alawan 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: Allman, Balaban, Laban, Lapan, Alban, Allan, Alwin, Alman, Dhawan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alawan 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 11 census records available for the last name Alawan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alawan 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 Alawan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Alawan. For the veterans among your Alawan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alawan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Alawan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alawan in 1965 was 68, and 31 in 1997.

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