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Alwan Family History

Alwan Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Alwān ‘colors’ from the plural of laun ‘color tint’.

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


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Where is the Alwan family from?

You can see how Alwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alwan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alwan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Alwan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alwan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Alwan families in 1911.
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What did your Alwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alwan. 50% of Alwan men worked as a Grocer and 100% of Alwan women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Grocer
    50%
  • Confectionary
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Alwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alwan 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Alwan. 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 79 military records available for the last name Alwan. For the veterans among your Alwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alwan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Alwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Alwan in 1967 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alwan 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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