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Alewins Family History

Alewins 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: Alewine, Lewis, Alexis, Lewin, Alwin, Levins, Clewis, Blevins, Leins

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Where is the Alewins family from?

You can see how Alewins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alewins family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Alewins families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alewins's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Alewins families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Alewins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alewins 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 Alewins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Alewins. For the veterans among your Alewins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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