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Iwana Family History

Iwana 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: Iwata, Iwan, Wang, Rana, Dana, Hwang, Swan, Wand, Wan, Wann

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Where is the Iwana family from?

You can see how Iwana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Iwana family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwana's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Iwana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwana 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 59 census records available for the last name Iwana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwana 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Iwana. 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 24 military records available for the last name Iwana. For the veterans among your Iwana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwana lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Iwana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Iwana in 1970 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwana 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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