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Iwin Family History

Iwin 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: Irwin, Iwen, Win, Iwan, Gwin, Ewin, Hain, Kwon, Yin, Bain

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Where is the Iwin family from?

You can see how Iwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Iwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Iwin family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Iwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwin 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 Iwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iwin. 48% of Iwin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Iwin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iwin were Mechanic and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Iwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Iwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwin 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Iwin. 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 53 military records available for the last name Iwin. For the veterans among your Iwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Iwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Iwin in 1979 was 69, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwin 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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