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Anwin Family History

Anwin 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: Unwin, Alwin, Angwin, Annin, Antin, Amin, Albin, Hankin, Lewin

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Where is the Anwin family from?

You can see how Anwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Anwin families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Anwin family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anwin's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Anwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anwin 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 Anwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anwin. 67% of Anwin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Household Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Anwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anwin 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Anwin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Anwin. For the veterans among your Anwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anwin lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anwin

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