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Iwanyshyn Family History

Iwanyshyn 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: Swanston, Swanson, Iwanski, Wayson, Swansen, Blanshan, Washer

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Where is the Iwanyshyn family from?

You can see how Iwanyshyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwanyshyn family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Iwanyshyn families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwanyshyn's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Iwanyshyn families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Iwanyshyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwanyshyn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Iwanyshyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Iwanyshyn. For the veterans among your Iwanyshyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwanyshyn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Iwanyshyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Iwanyshyn in 1970 was 85, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwanyshyn 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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