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Delwin Family History

Delwin 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: Derwin, Delfin, Delin, Delain, Melin, Lewin, Darwin, Helin, Edwin

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Where is the Delwin family from?

You can see how Delwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Delwin families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Delwin's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Delwin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Delwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delwin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Delwin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Delwin. For the veterans among your Delwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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