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Awner Family History

Awner 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: Abner, Arner, Agner, Ahner, Avner, Asker, Alger, Anker, Tanner, Alter

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Where is the Awner family from?

You can see how Awner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Awner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Awner family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Awner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Awner families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Awner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awner 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Awner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Awner. For the veterans among your Awner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Awner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Awner in 1968 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awner 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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