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Dwinn Family History

Dwinn 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: Dinn, Winn, Gwinn, Wien, Dring, Kinn, Wing, Linn, Pinn, Dinan

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Where is the Dwinn family from?

You can see how Dwinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwinn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dwinn family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwinn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dwinn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Dwinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwinn 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 Dwinn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dwinn. For the veterans among your Dwinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwinn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Dwinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dwinn in 1968 was 69, and 72 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwinn 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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