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Cewan Family History

Cewan 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: Dewan, Lewan, Mcewan, Cowan, Ewan, Bean, Dean, Mcewen, Swan, Lewin

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Where is the Cewan family from?

You can see how Cewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cewan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Cewan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Cewan families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cewan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cewan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cewan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Cewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cewan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Cewan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cewan. For the veterans among your Cewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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