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Diwan Family History

Diwan Surname Meaning

Indian and Pakistani: variant of Dewan

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


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You can see how Diwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Diwan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Diwan family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diwan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Diwan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Diwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diwan 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Diwan. 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 442 military records available for the last name Diwan. For the veterans among your Diwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diwan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Diwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diwan in 1974 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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