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Pewin Family History

Pewin 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: Pepin, Lewin, Perin, Ewin, Lewis, Melin, Penn, Peil, Newlin, Pepi

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Where is the Pewin family from?

You can see how Pewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewin family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Pewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pewin families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pewin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pewin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewin 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 Pewin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sheet Metal Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pewin. 100% of Pewin men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 100% of Pewin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pewin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Pewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pewin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pewin. For the veterans among your Pewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pewin

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