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Jawan Family History

Jawan 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: Awan, Kazan, Jason, Fagan, Madan, Swan, Gahan, Balan, Laban, Pagan

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Where is the Jawan family from?

You can see how Jawan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jawan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jawan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jawan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jawan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Jawan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Jawan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jawan. For the veterans among your Jawan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1988, in the United States, Jawan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jawan in 1986 was 74, and 42 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawan 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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