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Cwan Family History

Cwan 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: Swan, Wan, Chan, Coan, Can, Kwan, Awan, Iwan, Dwan, Cran

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Where is the Cwan family from?

You can see how Cwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cwan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Cwan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cwan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cwan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwan 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 94 census records available for the last name Cwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cwan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cwan. For the veterans among your Cwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Cwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cwan in 1975 was 47, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cwan 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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