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Awre Family History

Awre 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: Akre, Acre, Agre, Awe, Ayre, Barre, Dore, Hare, More, Aro

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Where is the Awre family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Awre 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 Awre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Awre. 100% of Awre 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Awre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awre 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Awre. 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 8 military records available for the last name Awre. For the veterans among your Awre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awre lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Awre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Awre in 1974 was 62, and 93 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awre 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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