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Conwan Family History

Conwan 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: Conway, Conran, Conlan, Cowan, Cogan, Conant, Condon, Honan, Gowan

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Where is the Conwan family from?

You can see how Conwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Conwan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Conwan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Conwan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Conwan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conwan 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 Conwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Conwan. 100% of Conwan men worked as a Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Conwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conwan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Conwan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Conwan. For the veterans among your Conwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Conwan lifespan?

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