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Edwan Family History

Edwan 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: Edwin, Edman, Dwan, Ewan, Dean, Duan, Eden, Swan, Edward, Wan

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Where is the Edwan family from?

You can see how Edwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Edwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Edwan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Edwan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Edwan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Edwan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Edwan 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 173 census records available for the last name Edwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Edwan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Edwan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Edwan. For the veterans among your Edwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Edwan lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Edwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Edwan in 1993 was 32, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Edwan 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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