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Pewen Family History

Pewen 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: Ewen, Peden, Peter, Peel, Leven, Wen, Mcewen, Pepin, Eden, Power

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Where is the Pewen family from?

You can see how Pewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pewen family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Pewen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pewen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pewen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pewen. For the veterans among your Pewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pewen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Pewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pewen in 1982 was 87, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pewen 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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