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Gawan Family History

Gawan 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: Gahan, Gowan, Galan, Awan, Gagan, Gavan, Gavin, Guan, Kazan, Gan

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Where is the Gawan family from?

You can see how Gawan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gawan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Gawan families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gawan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gawan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gawan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gawan. 100% of Gawan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gawan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gawan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawan 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Gawan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gawan. For the veterans among your Gawan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gawan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gawan in 1971 was 86, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gawan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawan 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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