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Atwin Family History

Atwin 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: Alwin, Atkin, Stein, Litwin, Amin, Albin, Lewin, Darwin, Gatlin

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Where is the Atwin family from?

You can see how Atwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Atwin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Atwin families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Atwin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Atwin families in 1911.
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What did your Atwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mill Worker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Atwin. 100% of Atwin men worked as a Mill Worker.

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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 1921

  • Mill Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Atwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atwin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Atwin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Atwin. For the veterans among your Atwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atwin lifespan?

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