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Jawant Family History

Jawant 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: Galant, Savant, Want, Kawano, Salant, Awan, Canant, Radant, Avant

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Where is the Jawant family from?

You can see how Jawant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawant family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jawant families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jawant's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jawant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Jawant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawant 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jawant. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jawant. For the veterans among your Jawant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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