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Alewynse Family History

Alewynse 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, Alwine, Alleyne, Alphonse, Allwine, Alexander, Lewis, Alexis

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Where is the Alewynse family from?

You can see how Alewynse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alewynse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Alewynse families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Alewynse's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Alewynse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alewynse 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 13 census records available for the last name Alewynse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alewynse 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Alewynse. 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 military records available for the last name Alewynse. For the veterans among your Alewynse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alewynse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Alewynse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alewynse in 1974 was 73, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alewynse 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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