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Hwan Family History

Hwan 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: Han, Hwang, Swan, Wan, Haan, Kwan, Awan, Iwan, Dwan, Ewan

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Where is the Hwan family from?

You can see how Hwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hwan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hwan family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hwan's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Hwan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Hwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hwan 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hwan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hwan. For the veterans among your Hwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hwan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Hwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hwan in 1990 was 63, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hwan 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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