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Gwen Family History

Gwen 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: Wen, Glen, Gren, Owen, Ewen, Iwen, Goen, Geen, Gowen, Gwyn

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Where is the Gwen family from?

You can see how Gwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gwen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gwen family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gwen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwen 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 Gwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Municipal (sanitary Inspector) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwen. 100% of Gwen men worked as a Municipal (sanitary Inspector) and 89% of Gwen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Municipal (sanitary Inspector)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Gwen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwen 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Gwen. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gwen. For the veterans among your Gwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gwen in 1973 was 23, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwen 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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