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Dwen Family History

Dwen 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: Wen, Owen, Ewen, Iwen, Deen, Dwan, Dowen, Drew, Wei, Kwon

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Where is the Dwen family from?

You can see how Dwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dwen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dwen families living in Cumberland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dwen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Dwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwen 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 Dwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dwen. 80% of Dwen 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
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwen 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Dwen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Dwen. For the veterans among your Dwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Dwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dwen in 1974 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dwen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwen 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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