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Allwein Family History

Allwein Surname Meaning

South German: from the personal name Alwin Adelwin from ancient Germanic adal ‘noble’ + win ‘friend’. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Allwein family from?

You can see how Allwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allwein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Allwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Allwein family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Allwein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Allwein families in 1891.
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What did your Allwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allwein. 17% of Allwein men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Allwein women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allwein were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Policeman
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allwein 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Allwein. 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 287 military records available for the last name Allwein. For the veterans among your Allwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allwein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Allwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Allwein in 1958 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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