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Duwan Family History

Duwan 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: Duan, Dewan, Dugan, Duman, Duran, Duzan, Dwan, Guan, Dean, Quan

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Where is the Duwan family from?

You can see how Duwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Duwan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Duwan families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Duwan's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Duwan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Duwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duwan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Duwan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Duwan. For the veterans among your Duwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duwan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Duwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Duwan in 1969 was 76, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duwan 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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