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Awan Family History

Awan Surname Meaning

Muslim (Pakistan): ethnic name from the name of the Punjabi Awan tribe which is most likely derived from the plural form of the Arabic word ʿaun ‘help aid’ thus defining the historical role of the tribal members as ‘helpers aids’.

This is the almost exclusive surname in the Awan Patti valley in Kashmir settled with the Awans from Punjab in the 19th century.

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


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You can see how Awan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Awan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Awan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Awan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Awan families in 1871.
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What did your Awan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Awan. 100% of Awan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 318 census records available for the last name Awan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awan 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Awan. 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 110 military records available for the last name Awan. For the veterans among your Awan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Awan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Awan in 1968 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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