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Parwen Family History

Parwen 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: Parten, Parden, Harben, Parson, Harden, Carden, Farren, Haren, Garten

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Where is the Parwen family from?

You can see how Parwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parwen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Parwen family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Parwen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Parwen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Parwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parwen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Parwen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parwen. For the veterans among your Parwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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